In the Shade of the Minaret

📖 Among the numerous texts pertaining to Islamic History is the genre of Geographical Surveys. These texts included detailed accounts of the regions, cities, demographics and geography under Islamic rule. Many of these include interesting pieces of historical information such as that found in Hamdallah Mustawi's 14th c. Nuzat al-Qulub. #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #muslimhistory #history #historical #islamicsources #islamicbooks #reclaimthenarrative

⏰ Just hours away! House of Osman - The Ottomans 1300-1700 Pt. III Today, we commence our exploration of the Ottoman empire’s legacy and unravel the trials and triumphs of the Sultans! Register at: https://www.intheshadeoftheminaret.com/ Image is AI generated #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #muslimhistory #muslimheroes #ottomans #muslimstories #onlinecourse #islamicstudies #osmanli #tarihi #ottomanhistory

"The study of history is required for the king and the minister, the general and the prince..." #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #muslimhistory #muslimquotes #islamicquotes #history #historian #historylesson

⏰ Just hours away: Salah al-Din - Upright Ruler, Fearless Warrior The moment is nearly here. In just a few hours, embark on a journey back in time with Salah al-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub (ra)! Register here: https://www.intheshadeoftheminaret.com/courses/in-the-shade-of-the-minaret/online-islamic-history-courses #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #muslimhistory #saladin #historylessons

The true account of the Victory at 'Ayn Jalut from al-Nuwayri's 14th c. encyclopedia Nihayat al-Arab fi Funun al-Adab. This victory by the Mamluk Sultan Qutuz saves Islam from destruction by the Mongols. All images are AI generated #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #muslimhistory #muslimstories #islamicstudies #mamluks #historical

🗺 Ottoman Sultanate c. 1683 Don't forget to join "House of Osman - The Ottomans 1300-1700 Pt. III" where we'll explore the reigns of Sultan Ahmed I who built the Blue Mosque, Sultan Murad IV and his march to liberate Baghdad, Sultan Mehmed IV and the 2nd siege of Vienna and more. This is the final in a three part series which explores the Golden Age of the Ottomans. Register here: https://www.intheshadeoftheminaret.com/ #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #muslimhistory #ottomans #historylessons #onlinecourse #islamicstudies #ottomanhistory

🚨 New Course! 👨‍💻 Continue the journey with House of Osman - The Ottomans Pt. III Three centuries after its founding, the Ottomans face a long, slow demise. 💁🏻‍♂ Learn about the continuation of the Ottomans as they struggle to assert their power in the face of growing challenges 💁🏻‍♂ Learn about Sultan Ahmed and the building of the Blue Mosque, Sultan Murad IV and his Iraq campaign & Sultan Muhammad IV and the second siege of Vienna 💁🏻‍♂ Access traditional sources and learn to understand history from an Islamic perspective Perfect course for All Ages No prerequisites required Register Here: https://www.intheshadeoftheminaret.com/courses/in-the-shade-of-the-minaret/online-islamic-history-courses #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #muslimhistory #ottomanempire #ottomans #osmanli #onlinecourse #islamicstudies

📚 Ustadh Abu Ayyub's list of Books on the Crusades 1. The Chronicles of Ibn Athir for the Crusading Period tr. by D.S. Richards in 3 Vols 2. The Damascus Chronicle of the Crusades tr. by H.A.R. Gibb 3. An Arab-Syrian Gentleman & Warrior in the Period of the Crusades tr. by Philip K. Hitti 4. The Book of Contemplation - Islam and the Crusades tr. by P.M. Cobb 5. The Rare and Excellent History of Saladin tr. by D.S. Richards 6. Ayyubids, Mamlukes & Crusaders tr. by M.C. Lyons 7. Ibn Nazif's World History tr. by David Cook 8. The Crusades Through Arab Eyes by Amin Maalouf 9. The Crusades - Arab Perspectives by Carole Hillenbrand #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #muslimhistory #islamicbooks #bookcollection #booksbooksbooks #historicalfacts

As salamu alaykum all, Remember, strengthening our identity is rooted in knowledge of our history. We Muslims share a collective history. The history of the Ottomans is our history, the history of Al-Andalus is our history etc...and the history of Filistin is our history!

Salah al-Din - Upright Ruler, Fearless Warrior During one of the darkest moments in Islamic History, one man rises to become a Leader, a Warrior & a Saint... Register here: https://www.intheshadeoftheminaret.com/ #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #muslimhistory #islamiccourse #onlinecourse #saladin #muslimheroes

🚨 New Course 👨‍💻 Salah al-Din - Upright Ruler, Fearless Warrior Almost a century after the bloody fall of al-Quds to the Crusaders, one Muslim leader united Arabs, Kurds and Turkmen under the banner if Islam and towards victory! 🗓 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 🕗 8pm Istanbul ⏱ 1 Hour 💻 Zoom 💲 $50 USD *All Live Classes are recorded https://www.intheshadeoftheminaret.com/courses/in-the-shade-of-the-minaret/online-islamic-history-courses #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #muslimhistory #onlinecourse #islamicstudies #ayyubids #saladin

The true account of Isa the swimmer from Ibn Shaddad's 12th c. book Al-Nawadir al-Sultaniyya wa al-Mahasin al-Yusufiyya. This beautiful story is one of courage and fulfilling ones duty in the face of overwhelming odds. All images are AI generated. #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #muslimhistory #muslimstories #islamicstudies #saladin

History is a Manifestation of Allah's Attributes Muslims have experienced victories and defeats but these are manifestations of Allah's Jamal (Divine Beauty) and Jalal (Divine Majesty). #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #historylessons

📚 Tafrīj al-Kurūb fī Tadbīr al-Hurūb a 14th c. Muslim Manual of War by 'Umar ibn Ibrahīm al-Awsī Al-Ansarī May Allah ﷻ grant Victory to the Righteous. Ameen 🤲🏽 #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #muslimbooks #muslimsources

During the summer of 1113, the Muslim armies united under Zahir al-Din Tuğtekin (d. 1128), the Turkoman Amir of Damascus to attack the Crusader forces around al-Quds. Although the Crusaders forced the army to withdraw, this act planted the seeds for future campaigns under Imad al-Din Zangi (d. 1146), his son Nur al-Din (d. 1174) and finally Salah al-Din ibn Ayyub (d. 1193). #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #muslimsources #muslimhistory

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🗺 Al-Andalus c. 1200 After the fall of the Caliphate of Cordoba in 1031, al-Andalus divided into numerous petty-kingdoms which were easy prey to the northern Christian kingdoms. In 1085, the first of two Amazigh (Berber) dynasties take over al-Andalus, ruling in turn. By 1200, the powerful Al-Muwahhidun had beaten the Christian armies on numerous fronts but soon the tables would turn... #intheshadeoftheminaret #islamichistory #muslimhistory #alandalus #historylessons

The Spiritual Significance of History: Navigating a Complex World Learning to understand that history is the unfolding of Allah's Qadr #intheshadeoftheminaret #historylessons #islamichistory

"The knowledge of History increases man's intellectual capacity." 🗣 Attributed to Imam al-Shafi'i as collected in Shams al-Din Muhammad ibn Shihab al-Ba'uni's Tuhfat al-Dhurafa fi Tarikh al-Muluk wa al-Khulafa

📚 Learning about Islamic History is not always easy given the number of dynasties, regions and territories Muslim controlled and lost, therefore having a historical atlas is extremely useful. Here are three to help you along: i). Atlas of Islamic History, Routledge, 2014 ii). Historical Atlas of the Muslim Peoples, Harvard, 1957 iii). Historical Atlas of the Islamic World, Mercury Books, 2005