Conquest of Jerusalem

In this lecture, we explore Allah's beautiful name Al-Razzaq (The Provider), learning that true sustenance goes beyond wealth and that contentment comes through trusting Allah's wisdom in all forms of provision. 

We uncover the principles behind the Islamic justice system, examining how it balances justice and mercy while safeguarding religion, life, intellect, honor, and property. 

Injustice and turning away from the guidance of Allah is the cause of the downfall of every nation, and usually it deteriorates from within, collapsing on itself. A people who accept an oppressive sovereignty constantly live in fear and insecurity and sooner or later, Allah sends ...  Show more

Daphna Sharfman's book Jerusalem in the Second World War (Routledge, 2024) is the first to present the unique story of the city of Jerusalem during the events of the Second World War and how it played a unique role in both the military and civilian aspects of the war. Whilst Jeru ...  Show more

This episode we trace the emergence of orthodoxy in Islamic thought. Starting with the debates about predestination and the nature of the Qu’ran we mark the development of Islamic theology from the writings of Hasan i Basri and the Qadarites or Qadiriyyah to the formation of the ...  Show more

Temple Mount is one of the most sacred places in Jerusalem. A rocky outcrop that has become important for Islam, Judaism and Christianity and the acropolis of the ancient city, with links to figures like King David, Solomon, Herod, Jesus and Muhammad. It’s an area of the world ...