This history of the third-largest religion, Islam, in America, begins in 1527 with the arrival of Estevancio, a North African Muslim captive, who was the first documented Muslim in the United States. Part of the Panfilo de Narvaez expedition, he would later significantly transform our understanding of the American Southwest. Fast forward to 1790, the…
Among the myriad tapestry of historical buildings in India, the Cheraman Juma Mosque holds a special place as the oldest mosque in the Indian subcontinent. This mosque is located in Methala, Kodungallur, in the southern Indian state of Kerala, and stands as a beacon of harmony, intertwining different faiths and cultures. Founded in 629 CE,…
The Prophet’s Mosque, also known as Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, is one of the most significant sites in the Islamic world. This mosque is the second holiest site in Islam, following the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. Situated in the city of Medina in Saudi Arabia, it is a site of immense historical, cultural, and religious importance. Creation…