The Soft Power of The Abbasid Caliphate in England
Analyzing the correlation between an 8th Century English coin and an Abbasid dinar of the same era, thus indicating the vast influential outreach of the…
The Hidden Messages In Early Islamic Coins
Exploring several Islamic coins through the evolution of ages and the secret messages held within them. Coins come in all sizes, shapes, and designs. Some…
Cultures Evolve – We Hold on to Some, We Change Some, We Revive Some
Some think of culture as a single entity driven by the past of a particular group or by people of similar thoughts. However, throughout history,…
The Islamic Historical Narrative on Plagues
Introducing the narrative on early Islamic plagues that occurred during the Umayyad caliphate throughout the 6th and 7th century CE. With the world currently facing…
The Sea of Footwear in Front of The Mosque
Reflecting on an experience with an older man in front of the mosque, who was struggling as he maneuvered through a sea of shoes left…
Timeless Advice
Exploring one timeless advice given by an 8th-century father to his sons before his death. Let’s appropriate that advice into a modern perspective by…
Can Video Games Be A Form of Historical Reference?
What are the commonalities between video games and history and can video games be considered as a form of modern historical publication. As someone…
Lawrence of Arabia, Hero or Villain?
What is the historical understanding of Lawrence of Arabia’s role in the Middle East, and is he perceived as a hero or a villain?…
Why I Want To Be A Historian
Reflecting on why I chose social history as a field of study for my Ph.D., and why I think it’s a very important field. …
Serving It Soft. Soft Powers Vs Hard Power In Influencing Countries
Explaining the importance of ‘soft power’ in adherence to ‘hard-power’ and their role in facing global challenges in the Middle East today. I love Japan….
10 Important Events That Made 2015 News
The author looks back into 2015 and remembers all the events that made news, and how we can learn from them in the upcoming years….
How Impartiality Shaped Me
The author talks about his lifelong belief of impartiality and tolerance, and how various experiences in his life led him to where he is now….
The Responsibility To Lead
What are the differences and significant changes that Omar ibn Abdul’Aziz, the 8th caliph of the Umayyad, made during his ruling time, and which of them are…
The Basis of Social Contracts Between Governments and Societies
Article in brief: The author looks into the recent demonstrations in Lebanon and explains the obligations of what governments and societies have towards one another, also…
How Europe Is His-story
Article in brief: The author looks into the history of Europe and its progress in maintaining a balance of power and a common goal amongst states….
You, I & Us, How Can We Live Together In Tolerance
Article in brief: The author talks about the importance of setting up a common societal goal as means to progress by studying historic and recent examples…
Societies & “Bushido”
Article in brief: Unity comes in various shapes and forms, and a united Middle East does not come by force. War, murder, and terrorism are…
A Divided Unity
Article in brief: No matter what race, religion, or culture you are, there is more that unites us than that which divides us. There are…
The Relationship (Or Lack off) Between Religion And Terrorism
Article in brief: the author debates the relation between terrorism & religion, and proves with research that terrorism is actually driven from political occupation or social…