Umayyad Caliphate
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Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Farthest Sanctuary
Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is the third holiest site in Islam, central to the Night Journey (Isra and Miraj) of Prophet Muhammad, and a symbol of Islamic heritage and Palestinian identity for over 1,300 years.
Battle of Karbala: The Martyrdom of Imam Hussain
The Battle of Karbala (680 CE / 61 AH) was a defining tragedy in Islamic history where Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the Prophet's grandson, and his small band of followers were massacred by the forces of Yazid ibn Muawiyah. This event crystallized the Sunni-Shia split and became central to Islamic religious consciousness, particularly in Shia tradition.
Imam Abu Hanifa
Abu Hanifa al-Nu'man ibn Thabit (699-767 CE), the Great Imam and founder of the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence, known for his systematic approach to Islamic law, emphasis on reason and analogy, and establishment of the first major school of Islamic legal thought.
Imam Hussain
Al-Hussain ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib (626-680 CE), the younger grandson of Prophet Muhammad, third Imam in Shia Islam, and martyr of Karbala, whose stand against injustice and sacrifice for Islamic principles became a defining moment in Islamic history and a symbol of resistance against oppression.
Imam Malik ibn Anas
Malik ibn Anas (711-795 CE), the Imam of Medina and founder of the Maliki school of Islamic jurisprudence, known for his Al-Muwatta, emphasis on the practices of Medina, and establishment of one of the four major schools of Sunni Islamic law.
The Battle of Tours - Turning Point in European History
The Battle of Tours, fought in October 732 CE between Frankish forces under Charles Martel and the Umayyad army led by Abd al-Rahman al-Ghafiqi, marked a decisive moment in medieval history. This clash between two expanding civilizations halted Muslim expansion into Western Europe and shaped the political and religious landscape of the continent for centuries to come.
The Dome of the Rock - Qubbat al-Sakhrah
The Dome of the Rock is an iconic Islamic shrine in Jerusalem, built by Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan in 691 CE. As the third holiest site in Islam, it stands over the Foundation Stone from which Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven during the Night Journey, representing a masterpiece of early Islamic architecture and art.
Umayyad Caliphate
The Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 CE) was the first major Islamic dynasty, ruling from Damascus and expanding the Islamic empire from Spain to Central Asia. This transformative period witnessed unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural magnificence, administrative innovation, and the evolution of Islam from an Arabian movement into a world civilization.
Yazid ibn Muawiyah: The Controversial Second Umayyad Caliph
Yazid ibn Muawiyah (647-683 CE / 26-64 AH) was the second caliph of the Umayyad dynasty, whose reign was marked by the tragedy of Karbala, the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, and widespread rebellions. His controversial succession and rule deepened the divisions within the Muslim community and shaped Islamic sectarian identity.