The Myth of Islam’s Golden Age

Catch yourself thinking wistfully about Islam’s golden age? In this brief clip, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains how this way of thinking can hinder us from seeing the current glories of our faith. Despite the challenges, we should not feel overwhelmed, as Allah has granted many great leaders to every generation.

Cover photo by Adrien Sifre.

Resources on Islam’s Golden Age for Seekers

• The Concept of Religion by Sayyid Naquib al-Attas
• Commemorating the Islamic New Year: Timeless Lessons from the Greatest Migration in History
• The Four Friends and Islamic History – Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad
• Applying the Prophetic Sunna to the Modern World