Discover the heartbreaking practice of MAʾŪDAH (موءودة), the historical act of burying daughters alive in Pre-Islamic Arabia. Unveil its origins, prohibition in Islam, and its powerful cultural shift.
Explore the significance and historical context of the 'Year of the Elephant,' traditionally believed to be the birth year of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Understand its cultural impacts across the Islamic world through a blend of scholarly input and fascinating anecdotes.
Explore the origins, significance, and eventual decline of Manat, one of the revered pre-Islamic goddesses, and understand her role and representation in pre-Islamic Arabian culture and mythology. Compare her legacy with analogous goddesses in other ancient religions.
Explore Qasida, the polythematic poem in Islamic tradition, originating from pre-Islamic Arabia. Delve into its themes, historical context, and cultural significance.
Explore the vibrant and multifaceted Fair of ʿUkāz̤, where poets clashed in verse, tribal virtues were celebrated, and the very soul of Arab culture was refined and displayed.
Explore the enigmatic figure of Hubal, an influential idol in pre-Islamic Mecca, and delve into its eventual destruction by Prophet Muhammad during his conquest of Makkah. Understand its historical, cultural, and theological implications within Islamic tradition.
Dive deep into the understanding of YAʿŪQ, an idol mentioned in the Qurʾān. Explore its origins, the context of its worship, and its significance in Islamic theology.
Delve into the concept of human sacrifice and infanticide in pre-Islamic Arabia and how these practices are addressed and condemned in the Qur'an and Islamic traditions.
Dive deep into the history and significance of SUWĀʿ (سواع), an idol commonly referenced in Islamic scripture. Explore its intriguing origins, cultural impact, and its place within pre-Islamic and Islamic context.
Delve into the history and cultural significance of YAG͟HŪS̤, an idol mentioned in the Qurʾān. Explore its origins, representation as a lion figure, and its transformation from a hero to a deity.
Explore the concept of 'idols' in Islam, particularly the notions of Was̤an and Ṣanam, their historical context, their references in the Qur'an, and their cultural implications in pre-Islamic Arabia.
Dive into the history and significance of al-Uzzah, one of the pre-Islamic goddesses worshipped in Mecca. Learn about her role, representation, and eventual decline with the rise of Islam.
