5-Minute History

5 Minute History (Five Minute History) is an attempt to explore Islamic History and Culture. We highlight aspects of Islamic culture and history that are often overlooked and uncover the historical gems on a daily basis.

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Chronological list of the battles fought by the Rashidun Caliphate

Here is the chronological list of the battles that were fought by the Rashidun Caliphate…

Campaign of Tabuk, October 26, 630

On October 26*, 630, the Prophet Muhammad set out on his last campaign for Tabuk…

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, a short biography

On October 17, 1817, famous Muslim reformer, philosopher, modernist and the founder of the Aligarh…

Razia Sultan, A short biography

Razia Sultan was the first Muslim woman to rule India and the only woman to…

Sultan Salah al-Din Ayyubi Quiz #1

Take this Islamic history quiz on Sultan Salah al-Din Ayyubi (Saladin) and check how much…

Siege & Conquest of Jerusalem, September 20 – October 2, 1187

On October 2, 1187, Sultan Salah al-Din Ayyubi conquered the city of Jerusalem after a…

Islamic History Quiz #1

Take this Islamic history quiz and check how much you know about the Islamic past.…

The Battle of Maritsa, September 26, 1371

On September 26, 1371, 8001 or 4000 Ottoman troops crushed an army of 70,000 soldiers…

The Biggest Islamicate Empires in History

Estimated peak land area ruled or controlled by the biggest Islamicate Empires. This is the…

The fall of Delhi and the Mughal Empire, September 20, 1857

On September 20, 1857, the British East India Company’s forces captured the city of Delhi…