Iran, Israel and the war against Islam
Iran presents itself as Islam's defender but history tells a different story. Explore Iran's covert ties with Israel, its role in Iraq, Syria,…
How Sunni Iran Became a Shia Country
Iran was overwhelmingly Sunni for centuries. Discover the political and religious forces that turned it into the world's largest Shia state.
Essential Glossary of Arabic Terms
Below I have produced a glossary of Arabic terms that are used in this blog.
A Short Biography of Rashad Khalifa
Rashad Khalifa claimed to have discovered a mathematical miracle in the Quran, then declared himself a prophet. Discover the life and…
A Bizarre Response by the Quraniyoon on How to Pray
The Quraniyoon reject hadith yet cannot explain how to pray without it. Their answer, that prayer came from Prophet Ibrahim, collapses under…
The Martyrdom of Hussain: What Happened Next
The martyrdom of Hussain triggered a chain of events that transformed Shiasm. Read how a political opportunist used that grief to shape the…
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…
The Migration of Abu Bakr and Ibn Dughna’s Support
The article discusses the decision Abu Bakr to migrate to Abyssinia, and the unexpected suppport he received from Ibn ad-Dughna.
Abu Bakr Migrates to Medina
Abu Bakr's journey migrating to Medina with the Prophet, hiding in the Cave of Thawr as Quraysh hunted them.
The Companions’ Reaction to the Prophet Muhammad’s Death
When the Prophet died, his Companions were consumed by grief. It was Abu Bakr's extraordinary strength and resolve that held the Muslim…