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History of Islam

History of Islam

Islam has a rich and elaborate history that spans several thousand years and touches each and every continent. It is the duty of all people to learn about the past while acquiring knowledge throughout life. The overview of Islamic history presented here is not meant to be exhaustive, but rather to give you a starting point for further research.

Timeline
A chronology of key events that involve Islam. Many items consist of illustrative visual material and are accompanied by written commentary

Holy Books
The Books that Muslims regards as valid, as given in the Qur'an

Prophets
A list of Prophets, including those not mentioned by name in the Qur'an

Muhammad Salla Allahu 'Alaihi Wassalaam
The life of the last Prophet (saw), including key events, Revelations, and the people that surrounded him

Qur'an History
A brief summary regarding the history of the Qur'an

Maps
Miscellaneous maps displaying key points in the history of Islam, including maps created by Muslim explorers throughout the ages

Documents
Legal documents, white papers, and other text that will give further insight into the rich Islamic history

In their histories there is certainly a lesson for men of understanding. It is not a narrative which could be forged, but a verification of what is before it and a distinct explanation of all things and a guide and a mercy to a people who believe. [Yusuf, 12:111]

 


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Mathematics, astronomy, botany, history, philosophy and jurisprudence were to be mastered in Spain, and Spain alone. Whatever makes a kingdom great and prosperous, whatever tends to refinement and civilization, was found in Muslim Spain...
~The Moors in Spain
~Stanley Lane-Poole


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