Modern Era
18th Century CE - Present
21 articles: 12 persons, 3 movements, 3 concepts, 2 places, 1 event
The contemporary period of Islamic history, including reform movements, independence struggles, and global Muslim communities.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: The People's President and Missile Man of India
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam served as India's eleventh President (2002–2007) and was a principal architect of the country's missile programme and a coordinator of the 1998 nuclear tests. A DRDO and ISRO scientist, he became a symbol of Indian scientific aspiration.
Abdul Ghaffar Khan: The Frontier Gandhi and Apostle of Non-Violence
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1890–1988), known as Badshah Khan and the Frontier Gandhi, was a Pashtun independence leader and apostle of non-violence who founded the Khudai Khidmatgar movement. A close ally of Gandhi, he opposed Partition and received the Bharat Ratna in 1987.
Ali Khamenei
Comprehensive history of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran since 1989, his role in shaping the Islamic Republic, and his influence on Iranian and regional politics
Brigadier Mohammad Usman: The Hero of Naushera
Brigadier Mohammad Usman (1912–1949) was a distinguished Indian Army officer who chose to serve India after the 1947 Partition. He commanded the 50th Parachute Brigade in the First Kashmir War and was killed at Tithwal in 1949. Awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, he is remembered as the Hero of Naushera.
Egypt: From Pharaonic Civilization to Modern Islamic State
Egypt's transformation from Pharaonic civilization through Islamic conquest to become a center of Islamic learning and modern Arab leadership, with Al-Azhar's enduring religious authority and pivotal role in Islamic history.
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed: Lawyer, Freedom Fighter, and Fifth President of India
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (1905–1977) was an Indian lawyer, freedom fighter, and statesman who served as the fifth President of India from 1974 until his death in office in 1977. A Congress member and cabinet minister, he is remembered partly for signing the 1975 proclamation of Emergency.
Fall of the Ottoman Empire
Comprehensive history of the decline and dissolution of the Ottoman Empire from the 19th century through World War I to the establishment of the Turkish Republic in 1923
Growth of Islamic Finance
A comprehensive overview of the development and expansion of Islamic finance from its modern origins in the 1960s to its current global presence as a multi-trillion-dollar industry serving both Muslim and non-Muslim populations worldwide.
Islam in North America - Historical and Contemporary Overview
A comprehensive overview of Islam's presence in North America, from early Muslim slaves and immigrants to the diverse Muslim communities of today, including indigenous Islamic movements, immigration patterns, and contemporary challenges and contributions.
Islamic Banking and Financial Systems: Evolution and Principles
Islamic banking represents a comprehensive approach to finance based on Sharia principles, emphasizing ethical finance, risk-sharing, and asset-backed transactions while prohibiting interest (riba), creating alternative mechanisms that influence global economies.
Islamic Education in the Modern Era
A comprehensive overview of Islamic education from the 19th century to the present, covering traditional institutions, modern reforms, integration with secular education, and contemporary challenges and innovations in Islamic learning worldwide.
Islamic Ethiopia - Islam in the Horn of Africa
Islamic Ethiopia spans the history of Islam in the Horn of Africa, from the first Hijra of refuge in Christian Axum (615 CE), through sultanates like Ifat and Adal, to the Muslim communities that form about a third of modern Ethiopia, developing alongside an ancient Christian civilization.
Jamal al-Din al-Afghani: The Revolutionary Pan-Islamist
Jamal al-Din al-Afghani (1838-1897 CE) was a revolutionary Islamic thinker and Pan-Islamist who advocated for Islamic unity, anti-colonialism, and reform. His ideas profoundly influenced modern Islamic political thought and inspired generations of reformers.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: Scholar, Theologian, and Architect of Indian Education
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (1888–1958) was a leading Islamic scholar and independence leader of the twentieth century. A theologian, journalist, and statesman, he served as president of the Indian National Congress and India's first Education Minister, shaping thought and modern India.
Modern Islamic History (1800-2024)
A comprehensive overview of Islamic history from 1800 to 2024, covering the decline of traditional Islamic empires, colonial period, independence movements, establishment of modern Muslim nations, and contemporary developments in the Islamic world.
Muhammad Abduh: Pioneer of Islamic Modernism
Muhammad Abduh (1849-1905 CE) was an Egyptian Islamic scholar and reformer who pioneered Islamic modernism. As Grand Mufti of Egypt, he reconciled Islamic teachings with modern thought and influenced generations of Muslim intellectuals.
Muhammad Ali Pasha - Founder of Modern Egypt
Muhammad Ali Pasha (1769-1849 CE) transformed Egypt into a regional power through military, economic, and administrative reforms. Founder of modern Egypt, he established a dynasty that ruled until 1952 and created the institutional foundations of the Egyptian state.
Nana Asma'u - Scholar, Poet, and Educator
Nana Asma'u bint Usman dan Fodio was a 19th-century West African scholar, poet, and educator in the Sokoto Caliphate. Daughter of Usman dan Fodio, she wrote prolifically in Arabic, Fulfulde, and Hausa, and established an innovative women's education network across West Africa.
Omar al-Mukhtar: The Lion of the Desert
Omar al-Mukhtar (1858-1931) was a Libyan resistance leader who fought Italian colonization for over twenty years. Known as the 'Lion of the Desert,' he became a symbol of anti-colonial resistance and Islamic steadfastness, leading guerrilla warfare until his capture and execution at age 73.
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
A comprehensive overview of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the world's second-largest intergovernmental organization representing 57 Muslim-majority countries, covering its history, structure, objectives, achievements, and role in contemporary global affairs.
Zakir Husain Khan: Educationist, Philosopher, and President of India
Dr. Zakir Husain Khan (1897–1969) was an educationist, philosopher, and statesman of independent India. A founder and Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, and the third President of India, he united Islamic humanism with modern democracy.