Anti-Colonial fighters: Abdul Qadir Al Jaza’iri

Abdul Qadir Al Jaza’iri has a story quite similar to that of Omar Mukhtar. He was born in 1808 in Guenta, Algeria and grew up in his father, Muhieddin’s Islamic School. Abdul Qadir quickly excelled in his learning and by the age of 14, he…

Anti-colonial fighters: Omar Mukhtar (PT 3)

So, what can be learnt from the life of Omar Mukhtar and how can we apply his life to ours? Firstly, although Omar Mukhtar as a victorious commander and pious, devoted Muslim managed to resist the Italian invaders for about 20 years, his successes…

Anti-Colonial fighters: Omar Mukhtar (PT 2)

Although his military power became known throughout the world, his character had also reached the ears of every person. Omar’s personality and integrity impressed even his colonialist enemies as he stuck to the Islamic principles even though…

Anti-Colonial fighters: Omar Mukhtar (PT 1)

Near the end of the Ottoman caliphate, the Muslims around the world were already suffering as the Western colonialists tore their lands apart. One of the military geniuses of this time, who tactically humiliated the Italian colonialists is Omar…

Anti-Colonial fighters: Imam Shamil

Imam Shamil was born around 1797 is Gimry, Dagestan and died in 1871 in Madina tul Munawwarah. He is the famous lion of the Caucuses who delayed the Russian Conquest of the Caucuses for over 25 years. He is remembered as one of the great Muslim…

The Opening of Makkah – The Prophet (SAW) Returns (PT 3)

Some notable examples of those who were spared include the former fierce enemies of Islam. Sufyan ibn Umayyah and Ikrimah ibn Abu Jahl fought against them in previous battles. Hind bint Utbah was the wife of Abu Sufyan and was infamous for mutilating…

The Opening of Makkah – The Prophet (SAW) Returns (PT 2)

With the Quraysh finally understanding the horrible consequences of the broken treaty, their leader Abu Sufyan ibn Harb hoped to defuse the situation. He rode to Madinah, hoping for some sort of reconciliation. He hoped to speak to Muhammed…

The Opening of Makkah – The Prophet (SAW) Returns (PT 1)

The Prophet Muhammed (SAW)’s life was one of mercy, struggle, perseverance and humility that enabled him to be known as the greatest example for all mankind. Whether it was at home with his family or friends, negotiating treaties to safeguard…

Why Muslims should study their past – Da’wah – Niyaz Ahmed