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…
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…
Musa ibn ‘Uqba’s Kitab al-Maghazi
Musa ibn Uqba's Kitab al-Maghazi was declared the most authentic seerah by Malik, Shafi'i and Ahmad ibn Hanbal, yet it was almost entirely…
Ibn Ishaq: A short biography
Ibn Ishaq wrote the earliest and most important biography of the Prophet Muhammad. Discover the man behind the Sira.
The Martyrdom of Hussain
Hussain was invited to Kufa by 18,000 Shia who pledged to protect him. They then abandoned him and killed him. Discover what the Shia sources…
Imam Al-Tabari – A Brief Biography
Al-Tabari memorised the Quran at seven and became Islam's greatest historian. Discover his life, his famous Ta'rikh, and why the Hanbalis…
The Sunni Creed of Abdullah b. ‘Awn
Abdullah b. ‘Awn (d.151/768) is considered to be one of the most important scholars of ahl al-Sunna, having studied with both al-Ḥasan…