In the Shade of the Minaret

عيد مبارك
كل عام و انتم بخير!

May Allah ta'ala accept our sacrifice and shower us with His blessings.

Some Summer Reading...

From top to bottom:

1. "The Cosmography and Geography of Africa" by Johannes Leo Africanus (Al-Hassan ibn Muhammad al-Wazzani) (d. 1554)
2. "Tarikh-i Akbari" by Muhammad Arif Qandhari (d. c.1580)
3. "Two Faiths, One Banner: When Muslims Marched with Christians across Europe's Battlegrounds" by Ian Almond
4. "Prisoner of the Infidels" by Osman of Timişoara (d. 1724)
5. "The Tarikh-i Hamidi: A Late Qing-Uyghur History" by Musa Sayrami (d. 1917)
6. "Writing History in the Medieval Islamic World" by Fozia Bora
7. "The Enemy at the Gate: Habsburgs, Ottomans and the Battle for Europe" by Andrew Wheatcroft

Let me know what your reading this summer by commenting below!

Had the honor of hosting Dr. Yakoob Ahmed Hoca, for Read with the Author Series. Despite his humility, Dr. Yakoob is a powerful voice and visionary who has inspired much of my work. I am grateful for his mentorship.

His book "Why History Matters" is a must on every Muslim's bookshelf.

Starts Today!

6-Week Course for ages 9-12

"Fact or Fiction: Dispelling Myths & Confirming Legends"

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How did one warrior fulfil his duties even after death? Find out by joining...

"Fact or Fiction: Dispelling Myths & Confirming Legends"

Ages 9-12

Uncovering the truth behind several legends and myths popular in Islamic History.

Start Date: Sunday, April 12th 2026

Timings 7:30pm (Istanbul)

Platform: Zoom

Cost: $60

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New Course!

Join our newest "Tales from the Past" Course for children ages 9-12

"Fact or Fiction: Dispelling Myths & Confirming Legends"

Islamic History is full of amazing stories but not everything we hear may be true!

This 6-Week course will uncover the truth behind several popular stories that have entered our narrative

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عيد مبارك
كل عام و انتم بخير

Eid Mubarak and Blessings to All!