Umayyad Power Struggle and Shia Sunni Divide

Read Part 1 Here Download Urdu Extract Here Abu Suffian (RA) Family & Syria: Abu Suffian RA family remained in power in Syria from 18 Hijrah (year 638) onward. This area became the power source for them. This is where the era of Ummayad Khilafat originated in 41 Hijrah (661). Continue Reading

Quraish Tribe: A Profound Impact on Muslim History

Tribe Quraish & Muslims Division Today NOTE: The below article is based on the famous books “Tareekh-e-Islam” by Moeen ud Din Nadvi and “Khilafat aur Malookiat” by Maulana Modudi. The article is intended as a historical discussion. All Sahaba are respectable to us. However, they made errors of judgement at Continue Reading

Greece Visit Part 1

There was no plan to travel during this year’s summer holidays but as the holidays approached, kids started persuading me to go for one! And being “loving dad” I obliged! Most tourist places were booked and prices for remaining places were sky-rocketing. Greece seemed an obvious choice with sensible prices. Continue Reading