Islamic History

There's a story that emanates from Ghadir. It's a story as vast and encompassing as the sea itself, reaching out and washing over lands burdened and worn. In the stark heart of the desert, this tidal wave of faith inspires life, causing…

The history of Muslims has witnessed a significant transformation in its journey, leading to a tremendous change in the structure of the Islamic entity at all levels. This was a result of the strife between the Companions and the third…

Prophet Muhammad's night journey from Masjid al-Haram to Masjid al-Aqsa is known as Isra. Then the Prophet ascended to the heavens from Masjid al-Aqsa, a journey known as Miraj, meaning ascension. In this article on Islam4u, we will…

In the year 5 AH, the disbelievers (including Jews) and polytheists formed a strong coalition and decided to launch an attack on the Muslims. This battle came to be known as the Battle of Trench or Khandaq (خندق) aka the Battle of Ahzab…

Battle of Uhud has been referred to on several occasions. It was the second Battle that took place between the Muslims and the polytheists of Mecca. However, the Muslims lost the battle due to not listening to the Prophet. In this…

Battle of Badr is a subject that has been touched upon in the Quran. This battle was the first battle that the Muslims fought against the polytheists of Mecca. The Muslims won a decisive victory in this battle. In this article on…

Hijra or Hegira (also spelled Hijrah) is the famous migration of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) and the Muslims from Mecca to Medina about fourteen years after the delegation of his holiness to prophethood. This migration…