Canadian couple (Christian Iraqi and Punjabi background) in convivencia interview #5 Al-Andalus Tribune The Alhambra in Granada, Spain—the last Muslim stronghold in al-Andalus, which fell to Ferdinand and Isabella in 1492—symbolizes both the lost glories of Islamic Spain, and the ethnic cleansing that gave birth to modern ethno-nationalist Europe. Within a few decades of the fall of Granada, Spanish Muslims…
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Imam Marc Manley The Month of Ḥajj is now upon us and there’s so much to consider. I will share a short reflection on this passage of the Qur’ān which is likewise named after the Month of Ḥajj. Allāh says, وَإِذْ بَوَّأْنَا لِإِبْرَٰهِيمَ مَكَانَ ٱلْبَيْتِ أَن لَّا تُشْرِكْ بِى شَيْـًۭٔا وَطَهِّرْ بَيْتِىَ لِلطَّآئِفِينَ وَٱلْقَآئِمِينَ وَٱلرُّكَّعِ ٱلسُّجُودِ “And remember when We…
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By Dr Nathaniel Miller | May 24, 2025 https://classyarabic.substack.com/p/why-medieval-muslims-travelled-so The notion that one should travel in pursuit of knowledge is deeply embedded in Arabic and Islamic culture. The Arabic word for “student”, ṭālib, means seeker, an abbreviation of ṭālib al-ʿilm, or “knowledge-seeker.” That this seeking implies travel is evident in the Prophetic statement (hadith) uṭlubū al-ʿilm wa-law bi-ṣ-ṣīn—”seek knowledge (al-ʿilm),…
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PALACE OF THE ALHAMBRA From Tales of the Alhambra by Washington Irving TO the traveller imbued with a feeling for the historical and poetical, so inseparably intertwined in the annals of romantic Spain, the Alhambra is as much an object of devotion as is the Caaba to all true Moslems. How many legends and traditions, true and fabulous,—how many songs…
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Published by Sogand Safari, Orient Trips, Orienttrips.com Iran’s colorful calendar overflows with joyous festivals and celebrations that hold a cherished place at the heart of Persian culture. The festive calendar intertwines ancient Persian rituals, Islamic holidays, and joyful national events. These diverse festivities reflect how Iran’s identity has been shaped over centuries by different influences. By exploring some major Iranian…
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