The extremist organisation had existed as a mere “paper state” since its founding as the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) in ...

A Tale of Two Cities In the grand historical narrative of the Islamic world, two cities have stood out as dominant forces: ...

If you’ve been on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube in lately, you’ve probably heard the viral "Tab Tabi Tab" Arabic melody ...

The shift of the imperial capital from Damascus to Baghdad under Caliph Al Mansur was a direct response to this power struggle. Centuries later, the poet Abu Al Ala al Ma‘arri reflected on the ...

Born in 1991, Abu Khadija aka Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufay’i was considered "one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world," according to the Iraqi premier. He was regarded as the ...

According to historical accounts, Caliph Al-Mansur of the 8th century was known for his exceptional memory—so much so that he could memorize an entire poem after hearing it just once.

While it may be too early to call Cowser one of the 10 best players in the AL East, he’s certainly on the right path to becoming one of these players. For the first time in his big league career, ...

Al Qasimi’s latest work takes readers on a journey through the history of the House of Wisdom also known as the Grand Library of Baghdad, an iconic institution established by Caliph Harun Al ...