Qutayba ibn Muslim: The Commander Who Took Islam to China’s Gates
Al-Walid ibn Abdul Malik’s caliphate was a legendary age of conquest. Qutayba ibn Muslim رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ was tasked to venture into Central Asia and took the Muslim armies to the borders of China. A master of diplomacy who commanded a multi tribal alliance, Qutayba ibn Muslim reshaped the lands of Samarkand, Bukhara and lands across Transoxiana. This article explores his conquests, alliances and sincere jihad in the cause of Islam.
Muhammad ibn Qasim: The 17-year-old General Who Brought Islam to South Asia
Muhammad ibn Qasim رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ was a legendary youth commander who helped spread Islam into the Indian subcontinent. Following the footsteps of Usama ibn Zayd رضي الله عنه in age and military leadership, he represented the best of youth in service to Islam. In only three years he conquered Sindh and spread justice in a far land. From conquests to diplomacy, this article examines Muhammad ibn Qasim’s political legacy.
Tariq ibn Ziyad: The Conqueror of Andalus
Tariq ibn Ziyad رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ , 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.
Saiffudin Qutuz: The Slave Who Defeated the Mongols
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: The Sultan who Captured a Byzantine Emperor
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.
Nur al-Din Zengi: The Just Leader who Rescued the Prophet ﷺ
In every age there is a time of immense trial and calamity, where the Muslims are far from the Quran and Sunnah, plunging into a period of darkness. But with every trial there is ease, as Allah Almighty appoints righteous Muslims to become the revivers of Islam. These heroes strive tirelessly to restore the ummah to the path of the Prophet ﷺ and his righteous salaf.