Many have heard of the famous astronomers Galileo and Copernicus. But hundreds of years before them, Muslim scientist Al Battani left an indelible mark on astronomy, and his groundbreaking discoveries influenced and inspired the world of science for centuries. . . . #muslimscientists #IslamicHistory #history #historylovers #historyfacts #islam
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On this day (14 September 1146 CE), Imad ad-Din Zengi, the Emir of Aleppo died….
On this day (14 September 1146 CE), Imad ad-Din Zengi, the Emir of Aleppo died. Imad ad-Din Zengi was the founder of the Zengid Dynasty: A dynasty of Oghuz Turk origin, which ruled parts of the Levant and Upper Mesopotamia on behalf of the Great Seljuk Dynasty. He began uniting Muslim lands during the Crusades, …
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On this day (10 September, 1623 CE), ended the second reign of the 15th Ottoman Sultan, Mustafa I, and began the reign o…
On this day (10 September, 1623 CE), ended the second reign of the 15th Ottoman Sultan, Mustafa I, and began the reign of the 17th Ottoman Sultan: Murad IV. When Sultan Murad IV took the control of the state at the age of 21, he took some extreme precautions to eliminate the corruption and restore …
Alongside men, Muslim women played an important role in the pre-modern Islamic world as scientists, scholars, poets, mys…
Alongside men, Muslim women played an important role in the pre-modern Islamic world as scientists, scholars, poets, mystics, rulers, and warriors. Muslim women participated in Wars during the early periods of Islam while the Prophet Muhammad PBUH was alive. Some of them healed the wounded, some devised strategies, others were warriors, and others recited war …
On this day (19 July, 711 CE), the Battle of Guadalete was fought between the Christian Visigoths of Hispania under King…
On this day (19 July, 711 CE), the Battle of Guadalete was fought between the Christian Visigoths of Hispania under King Roderic and the Umayyad Caliphate under the military commander Tariq bin Ziyad. The Battle of Guadalete was the first major battle of the Umayyad conquest of Hispania. The two armies met at the battlefield …
Ever wondered who invented Robotics?…
Ever wondered who invented Robotics? Ismail al-Jazari was a Muslim polymath, scholar, inventor, mechanical engineer, artisan, artist, and mathematician from the Artuqid Dynasty of Jazira in Mesopotamia. “The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices” is a medieval Arabic book written by Al-Jazari in the 12th century. It describes over 50 mechanical devices and automata, …
Abdulaziz was the 32nd sultan of the Ottoman Empire and reigned from 25 June 1861 to 30 May 1876….
Abdulaziz was the 32nd sultan of the Ottoman Empire and reigned from 25 June 1861 to 30 May 1876. He was the son of Sultan Mahmud II and succeeded his brother Abdulmejid I in 1861. During his reign, significant developments were made in the fields of transportation & communication; vocational & technical education as well …
A depiction showing Ottoman Sultan-Caliph Abdülhamid II who is “KEEPING THE RING” by fighting off the various insurgent …
A depiction showing Ottoman Sultan-Caliph Abdülhamid II who is “KEEPING THE RING” by fighting off the various insurgent groups, treacherous subjects, European powers and doing his best to limit their interference. #history #historylovers #ring #Rules #history
The Sword of Allah, Khalid Bin Walid (RA) eliminated the two largest empires, Persian and Roman in only 4 years….
The Sword of Allah, Khalid Bin Walid (RA) eliminated the two largest empires, Persian and Roman in only 4 years. He defeated Persians in 15 battles and Romans in 9 battles. When the Persians & Romans united to fight Khalid Bin Walid in the Battle of Al-Firad with 200,000 fighters, he defeated them with only …
On this day, (June 10, 1916, CE), the British supported Hussein ibn Ali – Sharif (Emir of Makkah) and ordered his suppor…
On this day, (June 10, 1916, CE), the British supported Hussein ibn Ali – Sharif (Emir of Makkah) and ordered his supporters to Attack the Ottoman Garrison in Makkah. This is considered the proper Beginning of the Arab Revolt against the Ottomans. Misguided Arab Forces led by The Evil, Thomas Edward Lawrence of Arabia, a …
We have a man who fought more than hundreds of battles and remained undefeated, Khalid ibn al-Waleed (RA)…
We have a man who fought more than hundreds of battles and remained undefeated, Khalid ibn al-Waleed (RA) ⚔🦅 . . .#khalidbinwalid #khalidbinwaleed #IslamicHistory #history #historylovers #islam
Losses that will never be recovered…
Losses that will never be recovered 💔😔 . . .#mongols #IslamicHistory #history #historylovers #Muslims #historyfacts #muslimah