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Egypt’s First Monotheist: Akhenaten

By: Christian Jimenez/Arab America Contributing Writer When we think of the Egyptian Pantheon, we think of the gods of Ra, Isis, and Amun. We generally think of Ancient Egyptian society as polytheistic, worshiping the many gods of the Nile, the Sun, Death, Fertility, etc.  However, there was one Egyptian Pharaoh who broke this trend.  His … Continued

The 8 Most Beautifully Designed Mosques in the United States

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer The United States has a diverse population, including diverse religions. There are many Muslims in the United States, therefore, there are many mosques as well. Some of these mosques are huge and well-known for their beautiful architecture and designs that take influence from the Arab world but are still … Continued

Happy Easter to Arab American Orthodox Christians

Compiled by Arab America On Sunday, Arab American Orthodox Christians will celebrate Easter and Arab America wishes all a blessed Easter. This year, many churches are allowing in-person participation on a limited basis due to the Covid pandemic. At the same time for those who are not ready to attend in-person services, many churches continue … Continued

Tāriq ibn Ziyād: The Founding Father of Andalusia

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Spain has been an independent state for the longest of time. It’s culture has changed to levels where the original settlers would seem foreign. However, no era influenced the culture of Hispania as much as the Islamic conquest led by Tariq bin Ziyad. The path he took forever … Continued

The Conqueror of Jerusalem: Salah ad-Din

Salah ed-Din el Ayyubi is a legend among legends in our history. His life from beginning to end set an example that many attempted to follow in vein. This serves as a small research into the events of interest that led Saladin to become the great leader he was. Early Life Salah ad-Din ibn Yousef … Continued

Arab America Wishes Arab American Muslims–Ramadan Kareem

On Monday, Muslims across the globe began the observance of Ramadan. The month of Ramadan marks a time for reflection, cleansing, sacrifice, and charity. As Muslims are called upon to refrain from food, water, negative thoughts, and harmful habits for 30 days, we offer our support to the community, as it endures what many people … Continued

The Sword of God

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer Khalid ibn al-Walid was an Arab Muslim commander in the service of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the caliphs Abu Bakr and Umar. He played a leading role in the Ridda wars against rebel tribes in Arabia and the early Muslim conquests of Sasanian Iraq and Byzantine Syria. … Continued

He Says Habibi, Not Habibti

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Many cultures regard homosexuality as taboo, resulting in rejection of homosexuality and discrimination against homosexuals. These cultures are often highly religious and conservative, whether they are Christian, Muslim, Jewish, or other religions. Arab culture is one of the cultures that doesn’t accept homosexuality (take note: Arab culture is a … Continued

The Conflict Between the Greeks and Arabs Over the Hagia Sophia

By: Sophia Segal/Arab America Contributing Writer We all know the Hagia Sophia. It’s a beautiful church, then turned mosque, that is important to the Byzantine and Ottoman empires. In 1934, it was converted into a museum to show the world the rich history of all occupants that once called it home. But earlier this year, … Continued

Next Week Pope Francis Will Visit the Ancient Mesopotamian City of Ur in Iraq to Offer an Interfaith Prayer

By: Claire Boyle/Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Vatican recently announced that Pope Francis will be traveling to the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur in modern-day Iraq to offer a prayer in the hopes of pursuing interfaith dialogue between Iraqi Christians, Muslims, and other religious minorities in the country. Why is this important? Well, for … Continued

Ibn al-Haytham: the Father of Modern Optics

By: Ahmed Abu Sultan/Arab America Contributing Writer        Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham was an Arab mathematician, astronomer, and physicist. Referred to as the father of modern optics, he made significant contributions to the principles of optics and visual perception in particular. His most influential work is titled “Book of Optics” during 1011–1021, which survived … Continued

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