Tariq ibn Ziyad: The Conqueror of Al-Andalus
by Introduction Tariq ibn Ziyad (d. 720 CE) is one of the most significant figures in Islamic history, renowned for his role in the Muslim conquest …
Category: Empires & Civilizations
Mahmud of Ghazni: The Sultan of Conquest and Culture
Introduction Mahmud of Ghazni (971–1030 CE), also known as Yamin ad-Dawla Mahmud, was the first ruler to carry the title of Sultan, and is widely …
Umar ibn al-Khattab: The Just Caliph
Introduction Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), also known as Umar al-Farooq, was the second caliph of Islam and one of the closest companions of the Prophet …