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“Kawkab America”: The First Arab American Newspaper

Photo Credit: Wiki Commons By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Kawkab America is widely recognized as the first Arabic newspaper, founded by members of the Greek Orthodox Church (Mehdi 5, 7). What is less commonly known is that this groundbreaking publication was bilingual, non-sectarian, and transnational. Its efforts to forge connections and promote … Continued

5 Important Facts You Should Know About Al-Andalus

By Contributing Arab America Author/ Christian Jimenez Al-Andalus has become a famous part of Islamic History. Many historians and Islamic scholars in this field have explored the subject in political, economic, and cultural detail.  This article will highlight some of the most important facts to take away when learning about Islamic Spain. The Conquest and … 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

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