In the sixth year after the Hijrah, the Prophet decided to expand the scope of his mission. He sent eight letters to rulers in the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding areas inviting them to Islam. One of these rulers was Thumamah Ibn Uthal. 　　Thumamah was one of the most powerful Arab... More

　　Al-Hajjaj Ibn Yoosuf At-Thaqafee, the ruler of Iraq was sitting in his court surrounded by his dignitaries and army commanders (chief of staffs). They were discussing the affairs of the state trying to find solutions to people's problems. One of Al-Hajjaj's men entered and whispered some words to him, so... More

　　This is a conversation that took place between Moosa ibn Nusayr and the caliph of his era: 　　The Caliph: "What do you resort to at times of difficulty during war?" 　　Moosa: "I trust in Allah and offer prayers to Him." 　　The Caliph: "Do you use castles or ditches (to protect... More

　　Moosa ibn Nusayr made a careful study of the Roman colonizers' administrative division of North Africa and laid down the military strategy required to defeat them. This consisted of: 　　- Choosing loyal and proficient commanders. 　　- Having direct contact with the soldiers through constant discussion and personal encouragement. 　　- Gradually... More

　　When Abdullah Ibn 'Amr joined the Muslim army in the battle of Uhud, he left in Madeenah his son Jabir to take care of the family. Abdullaah had many daughters; he ordered his only son to take care of them, and did not allow him to join the fighters. The... More

　　His skin's color was pale and his hair was knotted. But it was his skinny frame that made those who did not know him turn away from him in disapproval. Yet it was he who had defeated one hundred of the knights in duels, to say nothing of those whom... More

　　For eight centuries, the conquest of Constantinople, now Istanbul Turkey was a dream for the Muslim commanders. Ever since the era of the revered companion, Mu'awiyah Ibn Abu Sufyan, there had been many attempts to conquer it, but none had succeeded. 　　Every Muslim commander wanted to be the conqueror praised... More

　　His religious knowledge and the Prophet's praise of him: 　　Allah, the Magnificent and Glorified, had willed goodness for `Umar and thus rendered him well versed in the religion and enriched him with knowledge. Many scholars have compiled numerous narrations of the Prophet regarding Umar's knowledge and other virtues. Among these... More

　　When this religion was revealed and the Prophet taught it and raised people according to its instructions, it delivered brilliant men and women who illuminated history and were esteemed by Muslims and non-Muslims alike. 　　This religion produced such people who upheld its exalted standards and applied its edicts all over... More

　　He is the glorious Companion, ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, the paternal cousin of the Messenger of Allah . He was born three years before the Hijrah, and gave the pledge of allegiance to the Messenger of Allah when he was very young, and had not... More

　　Tariq Ibn Ziyad is one of the most prominent commanders who recorded his name in the glorious Islamic history which includes names like Khalid Ibn Al-Waleed, S`ad Ibn Abi Waqas, `Amr Ibn Al-`Aas, Salahuddeen and Muhammad Al-Fatih. 　　Through Tariq Ibn Ziyad, a Muslim state was established in Andalusia, known nowadays... More

　　He was one of the great Imams of jurisprudence. He was a pious, ascetic, truthful scholar who abstained from unlawful acts. He was also sincere, humble, forbearing, and kind-hearted when dealing with people. 　　He had strong faith in Allah and was fearful of Him all the time. He used to... More

　　Abu 'Ali Al-Hasan bin Al-Haytham (965-1040 C.E.) was one of the most eminent physicists, whose contributions to optics and scientific methods are outstanding. Known in the West as Alhazen, Ibn Al-Haytham was born in 965 CE in Basrah, and was educated in Basrah and Baghdad. Thereafter, he went to Egypt,... More