Tagged chivalry

The Story of ‘Umar (ra) and Hormuzan

January 29, 2019

One of the most famous Sassanian generals who fought against the Muslims was the Parthian aristocrat, Hormuzan. During the Battle of Qadisiyyah, he was placed in command of the right wing of the Persian army an...

Barbara Metcalf describes her stay as a guest at Dar ul Uloom Deoband

April 20, 2017

Barbara Metcalf is a famous historian specializing in the history of South Asia, particularly the colonial era. Along with her scholarly accomplishments, she has served as the president of the oldest and larges...