Shīʿism and the Quran
Do Shias believe the Quran was preserved? Explore what classical Shia scholars themselves wrote about alleged distortions, missing verses, and…
Were There Hadith Books Before Bukhari? Uncovering the Earliest Collections
The Quraniyoon claim hadith had no written records before Bukhari. This article lists extant collections that predate him by over a century.
Did the Prophet prohibit the recording of hadith
Were hadith reliably preserved? This article examines the pre-Islamic writing tradition and shows that recording began in the Prophet's own lifetime.
Life of Uthman ibn Affan: Part 3
Why did Uthman refuse to fight or flee when rebels besieged his house? The story of his martyrdom, the forged letter and the consequences for Islam.
Life of Uthman ibn Affan: Part 2
Who was Abdullah ibn Saba and how did he orchestrate the rebellion against Uthman? A detailed examination of the fitnah and the allegations of…
The Life of Uthman ibn ‘Affan: Part 1
In this three part series, we examine the life of Uthman b. ‘Affan (may Allah be pleased with him), his virtues, his achievements and the…
1258: The Fall of Baghdad
In 1258 the Mongol general Hūlākū sacked Baghdad, slaughtering over 800,000 of its inhabitants and killing the 37th and final Abbasid caliph…
The Christian King who resolved a Sunni – Shia Dispute
Below is a fascinating historical account involving three very different groups of people: Sunni, Shia, and a Christian king. Al-Ḥāfiẓ…
Understanding Ibn ʿArabī
Few individuals have influenced Sufi thought as profoundly as Ibn ʿArabī (d. 638/1240). Revered by many, he continues to stoke controversy.
Khalīfa ibn Khayyāṭ: Early Sunni Imām of History and Ḥadīth
Khalifa ibn Khayyat's authority was endorsed by Imam Bukhari, yet most Muslims have never heard of him. Discover the life of one of Islam's…