A Tale of Two Cities In the grand historical narrative of the Islamic world, two cities have stood out as dominant forces: Baghdad, the intellectual, cultural, and scientific hub of the Islamic Golden ...

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The poem’s backstory is more fascinating than its viral meme origin. During the Abbasid era, Caliph Al-Mansur was known for his photographic memory. He often memorized poems after hearing them ...

Those who wore the crown at the Carnival ball of Caliphs of Cairo gathered recently at the New Orleans Country Club for memories and mirth at a luncheon. Shown attending are, seated from left ...

The shift of the imperial capital from Damascus to Baghdad under Caliph Al Mansur was a direct response to this power struggle. Centuries later, the poet Abu Al Ala al Ma‘arri reflected on the ...

Following the July uprising that led to the fall of autocracy, discussions on three key issues—the constitution, elections, and democracy—have gained new momentum. This is because the existing ...