History & geography corner

The Iraqi people and their monarchy fought in Palestine. Events developed leading up to the 1948 war, leaving the Nizam Cemetery with 220 martyrs from the heroes of the Iraqi army who fell defending the Arab lands during the Palestine War, especially on the...

The importance of this book lies in the fact that it presents a new and important research vision of the reality of Yemen's civilizational ties with the central Islamic countries in the Islamic era, at the forefront of those countries, Egypt and the Hijaz,...

The importance of this book lies in the fact that it presents a systematic, scrutinizing, and foundational view of the reality of historical writing and the roles of its historians in Yemen during the Islamic era, especially during the Rasulid era. This view defines...

I present to the dear Arab reader this book that deals with the challenges facing Muslim minorities in Europe. The Islamic conquests have spread throughout the world, including the Western world, and how to confront them. Europe, which Islam reached in successive stages, entered...

The Yemeni coasts and islands in the Red Sea are of strategic importance, as they overlook the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, which is considered the southern gateway to the Red Sea. The Red Sea has been a major trade route between East and West...

Arab history in the second half of the twentieth century knew the language of assassinations that affected a number of the rulers of the time is what happened in forty summers and summer between the years (1951: 1992), as for the place of the...

It belongs to one linguistic stock, the Hebrew sources themselves acknowledge that the Jews did not compose scientific books on grammar until they benefited from the Arab. No one mentions the great similarity between the Hebrew and Arabic languages, so imposing these two secular...

Qena Port on the Arabian Sea

Ali Mohsen Al-Barwani

The city of Jerusalem has held, and continues to hold, a great place in human history and is distinguished by its uniqueness in time and place. Its roots extend back to the Arab Canaanite civilization. As for its unique location, it was a crossroads...

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the heart of the Arab world, and has remained throughout history a vital link between the civilizations of the East and the West. It is an Arab Islamic state based on a moderate, democratic and institutional...

Antioch was found where it was due to the strategic importance of its location, and its history came to an end as a result of this location as well. However, the complete restoration of physical destruction is not always possible. When a city is...

His Excellency Professor Dr. Muhammad Hasan al-Basha presents us with a unique book through its translation into Arabic in an engaging style. He says: It is noteworthy that the greatest sedition and event that occurred in the twentieth century in the Islamic countries was...

A book that explores how to collect and document oral information, especially those passed down by elderly narrators. The author believes that the narrator carries the oral narrative, folklore, and the treasures of traditional folk literature. He is a living witness to a bygone...

A book that explores the Bani Yas tribe and responds to some of the misleading texts in recent studies about the tribe and its glorious history.

The occupation of Iraq, its aftermath, and the author’s feelings through the killing of Zaidoun and his family’s search for justice in the halls of the Iraqi courts. The author was (c) an advisor to President Saddam Hussein, may God have mercy on him.

The narrators of the Transoxiana region, numbering approximately 892, or what the author obtained from references to them from the Islamic conquest until 5 AH.

A collection of articles on the history and heritage of the United Arab Emirates, dedicated to the noble Bani Yas tribe. It is very useful for researchers in obtaining historical, cultural, geographical and heritage information about the Bani Yas tribe.

A book containing historical articles about the United Arab Emirates, its relationship with Oman, eastern Arabia, and some families from these regions.

It is a collection of articles, readings and studies written about the Syrian revolution’s consequences, including exile, diaspora and pain.

The book (Smart Business Network Building: How to Make Money Through the Right Project That Succeeds and Thrives) written by Andre Abu Zaid in about (356) pages of medium size deals with the topic (personal and administrative success) reviewing the following contents: Part One:...

The book "Nationalism and Citizenship: The UAE as a Model," by writer and journalist Hassan Bahmad, sheds light on the deep relationship between the leadership and citizens of the UAE, highlighting the unique principles and ethics embodied by Emiratis. Speaking to Al Bayan, Bahmad...

Atlas of Hajj and Umrah, historically and according to Islamic jurisprudence Author: Sami bin Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlouth Everyone who has been honored by Allah to perform Hajj or Umrah during the last decades has returned having seen and witnessed types of behavior and...

Atlas of the History of Prophets and Messengers Author: Sami bin Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlouth Most historical atlases that deal with ancient history deal with previous civilizations without mentioning the role of prophets and messengers in calling to God. This atlas addresses the Islamic...

Atlas of Mamluk History Author: Sami bin Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlouth The book is an atlas of the history of the Mamluk era. It is divided into three chapters: the first: the Bahri Mamluks, the second: the Burji Mamluks, and the third: systems and...

Atlas of the History of the Umayyad State Author: Sami bin Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlouth This book, entitled (Atlas of the History of the Umayyad State), deals with the establishment of the Umayyad State at the hands of the Commander of the Faithful, Muawiyah...

Historical Atlas Biography of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace Author: Sami bin Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlouth It is very wonderful to read about the biography of your beloved in more than one style, even if the means - which...

Atlas of the History of the Abbasid State Author: Sami bin Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlouth This atlas is divided into six main chapters: Chapter One covers the establishment of the state, Chapter Two covers the early Abbasid era, Chapter Three covers the era of...

Atlas of Caliph Omar ibn al-Khattab Author: Sami bin Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlouth I have divided this book entitled (Atlas of Caliph Omar bin Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) into four chapters as follows: Chapter One: Omar bin Al-Khattab in the Meccan...

Atlas of Religions Author: Sami bin Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Maghlouth Such a work - an encyclopedia in an atlas - specializes in religions, known as divine and man-made religions, so I divided the atlas into two main sections: The first section includes the divine...

Atlas of Religions Author: Ismail Raji Al-Farouqi A book that goes beyond the boundaries of traditional writing to present a comprehensive and in-depth encyclopedia of the history of Islamic civilization and its widespread influence, starting from its earliest roots and extending to its influence...

My trips to England Author: Mazen Matbakani The book "My Travels to the Land of the English" conveys some positive aspects about the English, such as the openness of the English society to its problems, discussing them freely and with an open mind and...

Since their arrest in 1921, Raya and Sakina have become a legend in the popular and collective imagination of Egyptians, and a terrifying and horrifying model of pure evil. None of the historians or sociologists throughout all these years attempted to investigate the truth...

Men of Marj Dabiq The Ottoman story of Egypt and the Levant Author: Salah Issa None of the men who filled the space of Marj Dabiq on that hot summer night knew exactly how things would end. All they knew was that war was...

This book contains 180 entertaining and astonishing tales from the history of Egypt, covering the period between the Middle Ages and the 1919 revolution. The great historian and capable journalist Salah Issa sheds light on situations and events, most of which are unknown, providing...

I was young in the eighties Author: Mahmoud Abdel-Shakoor In his engaging style, the distinguished critic Mahmoud Abdel Shakour presents a cultural and social biography of Egypt in the 1980s, seen through the eyes of a young man beginning his university life and independence...

I was a boy in the seventies Author: Mahmoud Abdel-Shakoor Charleston and short dresses, color television, Take Care of Zouzou, the murder of Salwa Hegazy, the October War, Mahmoud El Khatib, Hassan Shehata, the deaths of Farid El Atrash, Umm Kulthum, and Abdel Halim,...

October 1973 War: Study and Lessons Author: Lieutenant General Mohamed Fawzy This indispensable book in any library examines the most important confrontation between the Arabs and the Israeli enemy. It explains all the battles between the Egyptian armed forces and the Israeli forces from...

Strange things in the West Author: Muhammad Kurd Ali If we travel today to the West, we renew our lives after they have withered, strengthen our senses after their edge has been blunted, and enter a phase in which we learn, consider, and get...

rebels Author: Ali Hussein The book explores the rebel in the lives of a number of philosophers, writers, and artists, most notably Colin Wilson, Bernard Shaw, Eugene Ionesco, Rimbaud, Albert Camus, Doris Lessing, Trotsky, Salvador Dali, Henry Miller, Abdel Rahman Munif, and others. The...

War: How Conflicts and Conflicts Made Us Author: Margaret MacMillan War is, at its core, organized violence, but different societies engage in different types of warfare. Nomads engage in open warfare, attacking other tribes when they have the potential to be superior and retreating...

Satan wins The History of Lying from the Garden of Eden to the Age of Enlightenment Author: Dallas George Dennery This book covers the history of lying from the Garden of Eden to the Enlightenment, with one important exception: it does not chronicle specific...

Wars and Legends from the Battle of Megiddo to the Fall of Rome Author: Eric Durchmied Since the dawn of history, our ears have been accustomed to lies, and our minds have been saturated with a storehouse of assumptions. We have made truths seem...

The Secret of the Portable History of Books and Their Readers Author: Emma Smith Book lovers will be irresistible in this fascinating journey into the history of books and their arrival in human hands. Emma Smith tells the fascinating and surprising story of books...

The Life of the Great Languages ​​of Arabic and Latin in the Mediterranean During the Middle Ages Author: Carla Mallet In this ambitious book, Professor Carla Mallet examines the nature and behavior of these two languages ​​as they crossed the shores of the Mediterranean,...

History of the Divine Religions and History of Religions 2 Part Author: Farouk Al-Damluji Religion is the core of human life. He cannot ignore it or exclude it from his life, as religion represents the life of the individual. Religion has occupied human beings...

Victoria Author: Yaqoub Sarrouf Take care of her, for one day she will become Queen of England. With this prophecy, the Duke of Kent foretold the future of his daughter, Victoria, who later ascended the throne to lead an empire that spanned nearly four...

Tigris ship Author: Thor Heyerdahl The Sumerians themselves say that their forefathers came by sea to the coastal city of Ur from the land of Dilmun after the Flood. Their written testimony seems, at first glance, to open the door to another mystery: Where...

Pantaleon and the Visitors Author: Mario Vargas Llosa After the Peruvian army received numerous complaints about soldiers assaulting peasant women and daughters in remote jungle areas, the military leadership found a solution: establishing a female visitors' service to provide entertainment for the soldiers. Newly...

An ancient Eastern tale tells of a young king who was suddenly seized by an urgent desire to learn about the past. He sent for his scholars and commanded them to write down the entire history of the past. Several years later, he recalled...