In the Spirit of the Gracious and Compassionate
Creator of the Heavens and the Earth
War and Prophecy in the Age of Muhammad
Three Historical Events Mentioned in the Qur’an: Part One (al-Burooj)
Three Historical Events Mentioned in the Qur’an: Part Two (al-Feel)
Three Historical Events Mentioned in the Qur’an: Part Three (ar-Room)
history of Iran; Cyrus (Kurush), in Bible, in Qur’an (Dhul-Qarnain?)
why ancient Iran should not be called Persia
history of Rome
history of Abyssinia; Solomon, in Bible, in Qur’an, in history (?); queen of Sheba
history of Arabia
life and mission of Muhammad (570-632)
the Avars (migratory Asian nation, occupying large territory in Central Europe)
Avar siege of Constantinople, in alliance with Iran
what is prophecy? (naba’) — in Bible, in Qur’an, in the popular imagination
the war: Rome vs. Iran and Avars
Heraclius (bio)
Iranian ruler (title, name, bio)
ruler of Abyssinia; subordinates in southern Arabia
Dhoo Nuwas (bio); conversion to Judaism; slaughter of Christians
two men sent to arrest Muhammad
Chronology
Geography
Which Way Is Up? 