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February 2026
Five New Articles on Islamic Practices and Calendar
Comprehensive coverage of fundamental Islamic practices and the calendar system: Islamic Calendar/Hijri Calendar (6,847 words) - the lunar calendar system and its twelve sacred months; Umrah (7,124 words) - the lesser pilgrimage to Mecca; Zakat (7,891 words) - the third pillar of obligatory charity and wealth purification; Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr (8,156 words) - the blessed month of fasting and its joyous conclusion; and Eid al-Adha (5,342 words) - the Festival of Sacrifice commemorating Abraham's test of faith. Total: 35,360 words covering the pillars of Islam and Islamic celebrations.
Explore New ArticlesMajor Expansion: Khalid ibn al-Walid - The Sword of Allah
Khalid ibn al-Walid article expanded to Tier 1 standards (10,110 words) with comprehensive new sections: relationships with other companions, the controversial Malik ibn Nuwayra incident, his role in shaping Islamic military doctrine, detailed Ridda Wars campaign analysis, comparative military analysis with other great commanders, his portrayal in Islamic literature and popular culture, and critical examination of historical sources. This definitive biography now covers the complete story of Islam's greatest military commander.
Read Full ArticleThree High-Priority Articles Added
Completed three frequently-referenced articles: Khalid ibn al-Walid (10,110 words) - Islam's undefeated military commander; Timbuktu (4,837 words) - the legendary center of Islamic learning in West Africa; and Battle of Ain Jalut (4,951 words) - the decisive Mamluk victory that stopped the Mongol advance. These articles resolve 6 broken internal links and strengthen the encyclopedia's coverage of military history, African Islamic civilization, and medieval warfare.
Explore New ArticlesOmar al-Mukhtar Article Expanded to 9,983 Words
Major expansion of the Omar al-Mukhtar biography from 6,000 to 9,983 words. New sections cover women's role in the Libyan resistance, economic dimensions of Italian colonization, the concentration camp system, Italian military technology vs resistance tactics, international diplomatic efforts, post-independence commemoration, and cultural representations in film and literature. This comprehensive article now provides the definitive account of the Lion of the Desert's 20-year struggle against Italian colonialism.
Read Expanded ArticleNew Article: Omar al-Mukhtar - The Lion of the Desert
Comprehensive biography of Omar al-Mukhtar (1858-1931), the legendary Libyan resistance leader who fought Italian colonization for over 20 years. The 6,000-word article covers his early life in the Senussi movement, guerrilla warfare tactics, the brutal Italian colonial campaign including concentration camps, his capture and execution at age 73, and his enduring legacy as a symbol of anti-colonial resistance across the Muslim world and Africa.
Read ArticleGlossary Expanded with 30+ New Terms
Major glossary update adding 30+ new Islamic and historical terms from today's articles: First Fitna terminology (Battle of Siffin, Battle of the Camel, Battle of Nahrawan, Khawarij), Umayyad dynasty (Muawiyah, Yazid), Abbasid era (Mihna, Al-Ma'mun, House of Wisdom, Translation Movement), Ottoman terms (Suleiman the Magnificent, Devshirme, Janissaries), resistance movements (Senussi, Zawiya, Guerrilla Warfare), and dynasties (Timurid, Delhi Sultanate, Mamluk). All terms include Arabic script, pronunciation, transliteration, and detailed definitions.
Explore GlossaryContent Gap Closed: 16 High-Priority Articles Added
Major milestone achieved! Added 16 comprehensive articles completing our high-priority content gaps: First Fitna series (Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan, Yazid, Battles of Siffin/Camel/Nahrawan/Karbala), Four Imams series (Abu Hanifa, Malik, Al-Shafi'i, Ahmad ibn Hanbal), Golden Age scholars (Al-Farabi, Ibn Battuta, Al-Jazari), Companions (Safiyya bint Huyayy, Talha, Zubayr), major rulers (Harun al-Rashid, Suleiman the Magnificent, Caliph al-Ma'mun), empires (Timurid, Delhi Sultanate), and theological events (Mihna Inquisition). Total: 71,754 words with 67 academic sources.
Explore New ArticlesPerfect Icon-Text Alignment Achieved
Completely redesigned icon-text alignment system across the entire website. Removed padded icon backgrounds and implemented custom CSS utility class for perfect vertical centering. Icons and headings now align flawlessly on the same horizontal line throughout homepage cards, bookmarks page, Islamic Month component, collections, and learning paths. This fundamental design improvement ensures professional, pixel-perfect alignment everywhere.
See Perfect AlignmentMajor UI/UX Enhancements
Comprehensive visual polish and navigation improvements: Added subtle hover animations, improved card shadows with 3-layer depth, color-coded article type badges, loading states with skeleton screens, enhanced focus states for accessibility. New features include breadcrumb trails, improved mobile menu organization, articles page search bar with grid/list view toggle, article counts in filters, 'Recently Added' badges, Print Article button. Homepage now displays Quick Stats showing total articles, historical eras covered, and reading time available.
Explore ImprovementsThree New Articles: Regional History and Islamic Law
Expanded coverage with three comprehensive articles: Bosnia and Herzegovina explores Islamic heritage in the Balkans from Ottoman conquest through the Bosnian genocide to modern European Islam. Jordan covers the crossroads of Islamic civilization from Umayyad desert castles to the Hashemite Kingdom's guardianship of Jerusalem. Islamic Schools of Jurisprudence provides a complete overview of the madhab system and legal methodology.
Explore New ArticlesSeven New High-Priority Articles Added
Major content expansion with 7 comprehensive new articles: Safavid Dynasty (11,123 words), Ibn Rushd/Averroes (10,181 words), Mughal Empire (10,455 words), Fatima al-Fihri (8,929 words), Roxelana (8,341 words), Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (8,202 words), and House of Wisdom (8,730 words). These articles cover major dynasties, influential scholars, pioneering women, and centers of learning.
Explore New ArticlesNew Feature: Islamic Month Highlights
Discover articles relevant to the current Islamic month! The homepage now features a dynamic Islamic Calendar section showing the current month (in both English and Arabic), its religious significance, and related articles. Click to reveal all relevant content for deeper exploration.
View HomepageNew Regional Articles: Iran and Egypt
Comprehensive regional Islamic history articles now available! Explore Iran's journey from the Sassanian Empire through the Islamic Revolution to the modern Islamic Republic, and Egypt's transformation from Coptic Christian civilization to a center of Islamic learning with Al-Azhar University.
Read Iran ArticleNew Feature: Article Comparison Tool
Compare 2-4 articles side-by-side to discover historical connections, differences, and relationships. Analyze timelines, find commonalities, and understand how different events, figures, and dynasties relate to each other.
Try Comparison ToolNew Feature: Personalized Recommendations
Get smart article recommendations based on your reading history! Our recommendation engine analyzes your preferences and suggests relevant content while encouraging exploration of new topics.
New Feature: Article Collections
Discover 15 curated article collections covering major themes like Core Concepts, Four Caliphs, Islamic Golden Age Scholars, Major Empires, and more. Each collection provides a focused learning experience.
Browse CollectionsNew Feature: Knowledge Check Quizzes
Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes! 5 quizzes covering major topics with 25 questions total. Track your scores and progress on the Quiz Statistics page.
View Quiz StatsNew Feature: Learning Paths
Introducing 6 guided learning paths to help you navigate Islamic history! Choose from Beginner's Journey, Islamic Golden Age, Great Empires, Battles & Conquests, Scholars & Thinkers, or Women in Islamic History.
Explore Learning PathsBattle Articles Expanded
Three major battle articles have been significantly expanded: Battle of Hattin (9,115 words), Battle of Yarmouk (9,657 words), and Battle of Tours (10,404 words) now provide comprehensive coverage of these pivotal military engagements.
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You can now easily share articles via link or email, and quickly access your recently viewed articles from the header menu.
Analytics Dashboard Added
Track your reading progress with the new Analytics Dashboard on the Manage Articles page. See your reading stats, most bookmarked articles, and content coverage by era.
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