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The historian al-Masudi writes that on state occasions Zubayda “could scarcely walk under the weight of her jewelry and dresses.” She endowed more charitable works for pilgrims to Makkah than any ruler of her era. (Image Source)

Malika I: Khayzuran & Zubayda
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From Indonesia to Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan to Nigeria, Senegal to Turkey, it is not particularly rare in our own...


A Tale of Two Civilisations: The Viking and the Muslim Civilisation
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Dating back to March 2015, news regarding the discovery of a ring found on a Viking woman in an ancient...


Ode to Sheikh Abdul al-Amawi: The Old Man of Barawa
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In this article, Natty Mark Samuels explores the life and contributions of 19th Century Abdul Aziz al-...


Scholarly Traditions of the Schools in Baghdad: The Mustansiria as a Model
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Baghdad schools are a challenging topic, involving several different facets of history. These include...


Nearly 3 Centuries old light system illuminates a sacred grave on Sun's equinox
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This year has been chosen as "International Year of Light (IYL2015)" by UNESCO, what a perfect time...


Song of Suwari: Ode to West African Scholars
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Although some contemporary historians may argue otherwise, in the past, particularly in places such as West...