Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Islam continues with a video in which we discuss the revisionist school of Islamic studies. We begin with an Introduction: ...

In this episode of Kings and Generals’ animated series on Islamic history, we dive into the revisionist school of thought that questions foundational narratives about Islam’s origins. Central to this ...

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and commemorates the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. The ...

A global understanding of Islam is impossible in absence of the Islamic art, mysticism, and poetry, writes our columnist Ahmad Sadri. ramil110 / Getty Images I can imagine no greater disservice to ...

“No god but God: The Origins, Evolution and Future of Islam” by Reza Aslan is David M. Kennedy Center Book of the Semester Brigham Young University’s David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies ...

A University of Chicago professor in Near Eastern history, Donner (Narratives of Islamic Origins) presents the intriguing view that the early Islamic movement, as presided over by Muhammad, actively ...

Sometimes, when a fine historian ventures outside his specialty, prodigies of fresh insight ensue. More often -- and particularly when the scholar carries into one era the baggage of another -- the ...

Alcohol can be found in every culture, civilization and country. That’s why the subject — and substance — fascinates University of Delaware history professor Rudi Matthee, author of Angels Tapping at ...

When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. By Rafia Zakaria A HISTORY OF ISLAM IN 21 WOMEN By Hossein Kamaly Thomas Roe, Britain’s envoy in ...