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Zahirul Haq Ansari: A Life Rooted in Faith, Learning, and Service
Nestled in the fertile plains of eastern Uttar Pradesh lies Tamkuhi, a historic village in the Kushinagar district, renowned for its royal lineage and vibrant religious and educational life. Once the seat of the Tamkuhi Raj, the region carries a legacy of enlightened leadership and cultural harmony. The estate’s founder, Babu Ranbahadur Shahi, younger son of Maharaja Fateh Shahi Bahadur of Hussepur (later Hathwa), made Tamkuhi his capital in 1765, establishing a lineage that
Aslam Abdullah
Oct 154 min read


Lena Khan: A Filmmaker of Faith, Humor, and Humanity
On the set of her debut feature film, The Tiger Hunter , Lena Khan noticed the puzzled looks. A young woman in a hijab calling the shots...
Aslam Abdullah
Sep 124 min read


Imam Shamil: The Lion of Dagestan and the Unifier of the Caucasus
In the rugged mountains of the Caucasus, where honor is a currency and resilience a way of life, one name echoes through the valleys and...
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Sep 510 min read


Islam Makhachev: The Lion of Dagestan
In the mountainous Republic of Dagestan, Russia, where discipline and tradition shape every aspect of life, a boy named Islam Makhachev...
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Sep 54 min read


Khabib Nurmagomedov: The Eagle from the Mountains
Khabib Nurmagomedov: The Eagle from the Mountains Dagestan, a mountainous republic in Russia with a population of just over 3 million,...
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Sep 54 min read


Muhammad Ali: The Greatest of All Time
When people talk about greatness, one name almost always rises above the rest: Muhammad Ali. He wasn’t just a boxer. He was a fighter in...
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Sep 54 min read


Sister Clara Muhammad: A Pioneer in Education and Community Leadership
When we talk about pioneers in education, names like Maria Montessori or Booker T. Washington often come to mind. But in the African...
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Sep 54 min read


Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Skyhook to Greatness
When people talk about the greatest basketball players of all time, the name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar always rises high above the rest—just...
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Sep 54 min read


Hakeem Olajuwon: The Dream Who Reached the Top
When people list the greatest basketball players of all time, Hakeem Olajuwon is always near the top. Known as “The Dream” for his...
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Sep 53 min read


Ahmed Zewail: The Scientist Who Stopped Time
When you hear the word hero , you might think of athletes, explorers, or freedom fighters. But there are also heroes of the mind—men and...
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Sep 54 min read


Dr. Jamal al-Barzinji: A Life of Faith and Action
Have you ever met someone who dedicated their whole life to a single, powerful idea? That's the story of Dr. Jamal al-Barzinji, a man who...
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Sep 53 min read


The Incredible Journey of Omar ibn Said: A Story of Faith, Courage, and Knowledge
Omar spent his childhood learning the Qur’an, Islamic history, mathematics, and even astronomy. Can you imagine learning about stars and...
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Sep 43 min read


The Life of Kofi: A Story of Slavery in America
Kofi was born in a vibrant village on the Gold Coast of West Africa, where the rhythms of daily life were intertwined with the beat of...
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Sep 43 min read


Dr. Ahmed Totonji: A Visionary Who Built a Global Muslim Student Community
Imagine you're a university student from Iraq, far from home, with dreams of discovery and a longing for a sense of belonging. This was...
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Sep 42 min read


Dr. Hisham Yahya Altalib — A Pioneering Leader in Muslim Student Life
Born in Mosul, Iraq in 1940 , Dr. Altalib grew up in a devout Muslim family. His spiritual journey was shaped early on in school and...
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Sep 42 min read


Malcolm X: From Darkness to Light, From Harlem to Makkah
Imagine a man standing before a crowd. His voice trembles not with fear, but with truth so sharp it cuts through lies. His words carry...
Aslam Abdullah
Sep 46 min read


Ismaʿīl Rājī al-Fārūqī: The Scholar Who Became a Beacon: The Story of Ismaʿīl Rājī al-Fārūqī
Once upon a time, in a sun-drenched land called Jaffa—bathed by the azure waves of the Mediterranean—was born a boy named Ismaʿīl...
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Sep 45 min read


Justice Muhammad Basheer Ahmad: Architect of Intellect, Justice, and Nationhood
Justice Muhammad Basheer Ahmad did not merely live through history. He shaped it. And in doing so, he left behind not just a biography,...
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Sep 314 min read


Mohammed Aleem – A Life of Faith, Service, and Innovation
Some lives are more than biographies; they are journeys of faith, bridges between worlds, and beacons of service. The life of Mohammed...
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Sep 34 min read


Dr. Sayyid Syeed: A Pillar of Interfaith
In the serene valleys of Kashmir, amidst its towering mountains and tranquil lakes, a young boy was born in 1941. Little did the world...
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Aug 182 min read
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