The Caliphate of Ali ibn Abi Talib (656–661 CE) was one of constant warfare, marking the start of the First Islamic Civil War, or Fitna. This conflict saw the companions of the Prophet fighting each ...
The history of Islam pivots on the actions of the Prophet Muhammad's grandsons, Hasan and Husayn. This deep dive explores the defining moments that turned a political disagreement into the permanent ...
In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we dig into the beliefs, pillars, and spread of Islam. Many Muslims believe it’s their religious duty to pray five times a day in the direction of the Kaaba ...