Tariq ibn Ziyad, the freed Berber slave of Musa ibn Nusayr, was responsible for bringing Islam to Andalusia. A pious and competent general, his victory ended the oppression in the Iberian peninsula, his army reaching the borders of France. This article explores his legacy, beginning with the early North African conquests, entry into Iberia and the Muslim’s victory at the Battle of Guadalete.

Imam al-Bukhari was a pious hadith scholar whose legacy is entrenched in his famous work known as Sahih al-Bukhari. A hero of Islam, he protected the Sunnah at a time of falsehood and uncertainty. He lived by the Prophet’s ﷺ teachings in both character and actions. Today, he remains a timeless example of righteousness, piety and devotion. This article observes the incredible life of Imam al-Bukhari  رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ .

Revivers of Islam exist in every age. For every oppressor, there is a righteous ruler who restores the ummah back to the path of the Quran and Sunnah. Umar ibn Abdul Aziz رَحِمَهُ اللهُ was one of those revivers. In two years he removed the corruption of the Ummayid caliphate, becoming the most just leader after the four rightly guided caliphs. This article explores the remarkable life and lessons of Caliph Umar ibn Abdul Aziz. 

We are living in an age of dictatorship, where the Muslim world is in desperate need for strong leadership. The US is facilitating the massacre of Muslims in the Middle East with the approval of treacherous Gulf leaders eager to protect their thrones. All while the ummah has abandoned jihad, leading to a life of humiliation and disgrace on the global stage.

Alp Arslan was a  warrior whose very presence demanded attention. Exceptionally tall and a renowned horseman, this prince was instantly recognisable by the prominent moustache that flowed down his back . His men would bestow upon him the title “valiant lion,” - a name Muhammad ibn Dawud would embody throughout his remarkable life. This warrior of the Seljuk Dynasty was instrumental in the spread of Islam in the Asia Minor.