Reviving Islamic history to inspire tomorrow’s heroes.
Islamic History Today is a platform dedicated to reviving the enduring legacy of Islamic history, offering insightful articles to connect history to today’s challenges—sparking reflection and action.
Why I Started this Project
Over the past two years, the Islamic world has witnessed the genocide in Palestine unfold and has been unable to stop it. The Muslim world has the resources and numbers, yet we find ourselves unable to collectivise and respond to calamity.
This raised a question: why? After research and reflection, I realised we’ve lost a vital skill—the ability to study the Qur’an and Sunnah analytically and apply it to today’s challenges.
مَا لَكُمْ لَا تَنَاصَرُونَ ٢٥
“What is the matter with you that you can no longer help each other?”
Surah As-Saffat (37:25)
Our Islamic forefathers mastered the ability to be God-conscious in their knowledge production. It was the centrality of Islam in their actions which led to advancements in science, philosophy, commerce, governance and warfare. It allowed us to win battles and open new lands - all to raise the word of Allah.
Our actions were tied to the Hereafter, which put barakah (blessings) in our actions. This is woven into our Islamic tradition and is the difference between victory and defeat.
Each of us have a responsibility as Muslims to contribute towards the revival of Islamic civilisation through our projects, vocation and skills. We must move beyond the restrictions of secularism and revive our spiritual frameworks to educate the next generation.
My Passion for Islamic History
As an Islamic history buff, I’ve always loved the stories of Salahuddin Ayoubi, Saifuddin Qutuz, Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, and Nur al-Din Zengi—figures who inspired me with their courage, wisdom, and dedication to justice.
But as I delved deeper—purchasing courses, reading books, and attending conferences—I noticed a major problem: Islamic history is often hard to access. Much of the material is hidden behind paywalls, missing from schools and madrasas, or scattered across hard-to-find sources. This has left a gap in understanding for much of the ummah.
To address this, I created this site with two clear goals:
Accessibility: Make Islamic history available to everyone through detailed citations from books, websites, and lectures.
Analytical Revival: Reignite our tradition of studying the past through a critical lens, drawing lessons we can apply to the modern world.
It’s not enough to simply know our history but to reflect on the lessons of our rich past and utilise it to become the leaders of tomorrow.
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