Saturday, April 4, 2026
influential Muslims of History
1. 
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
2. Umar ibn al-Khattab
3. 
Ali ibn Abi Talib
4. Abu Bakr
5. Uthman ibn Affan
6. 
Salah ad-Din (Saladin)
7. 
Mehmed II
8. Suleiman the Magnificent
9. Harun al-Rashid
10. 
Shah Abbas I
11. 
Akbar
12. 
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
13. Husayn ibn Ali
14. 
Muawiya I
15. 
Timur (Tamerlane)
16. Selim I
17. Abd al-Malik
18. Al-Walid I
19. Al-Ma'mun
20. Baybars
21. Aurangzeb
22. Allama Iqbal
23. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
24. 
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
25. Al-Mutawakkil
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
2. Umar ibn al-Khattab
3. Ali ibn Abi Talib
4. Abu Bakr
5. Uthman ibn Affan
6. Salah ad-Din (Saladin)
7. Mehmed II
8. Suleiman the Magnificent
9. Harun al-Rashid
10. Shah Abbas I
11. Akbar
12. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
13. Husayn ibn Ali
14. Muawiya I
15. Timur (Tamerlane)
16. Selim I
17. Abd al-Malik
18. Al-Walid I
19. Al-Ma'mun
20. Baybars
21. Aurangzeb
22. Allama Iqbal
23. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
24. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
25. Al-Mutawakkil26. Abdullah ibn Sa’d ibn Abi Sarh
Abdullah ibn Sa’d ibn Abi SarhThe Most Influential Muslims in History:
— Allah Islam Quran (@AllahGreatQuran) April 1, 2026
1. 🇸🇦 Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
2. 🇸🇦 Umar ibn al-Khattab
3. 🇮🇶 Ali ibn Abi Talib
4. 🇸🇦 Abu Bakr
5. 🇸🇦 Uthman ibn Affan
6. 🇪🇬 Salah ad-Din (Saladin)
7. 🇹🇷 Mehmed II
8. 🇹🇷 Suleiman the Magnificent
9. 🇮🇶 Harun al-Rashid
10. 🇮🇷 Shah Abbas I
11.… pic.twitter.com/yAWF6F2q4p
Why didn’t you add my favorite Muslim in history Abdullah ibn Sa’d ibn Abi Sarh to the list? Prophet Mohamed’s own scribe who left Islam and fled to Mecca and became one of the first Muslim apostates in history after he personally exposed the fact that the prophet might be making… https://t.co/7Xsd06pYfX pic.twitter.com/Q4QZHNP2tt
— Kelvin O johnson (@_OKJ__) April 1, 2026
Quote of the Day: Uthman Farooq
Islamic scholar in California, Uthman Farooq, has a message to Americans:
— Dr. Maalouf (@realMaalouf) April 1, 2026
“No one can stop Islam in America. This is NOT your country, this is OUR country. This is the land of Allah. If you want to live in a place with no Muslims, I suggest you go to hell.” pic.twitter.com/m0PjEa5qrp
Friday, April 3, 2026
Echoes of the Passion: 10 Holy Relics of Christ Still Held Today
For centuries, the physical remnants of the Crucifixion—known as the Arma Christi or "Instruments of the Passion"—have drawn millions of pilgrims. While faith doesn't require physical proof, these objects offer a tangible connection to the central narrative of Christianity.
Here is a look at 10 prominent relics, their histories, and the ongoing debate regarding their authenticity.
1. The Crown of Thorns
Location: Louvre Museum (formerly Notre-Dame), Paris, France
Background: Brought to France by King Louis IX in the 13th century, this relic consists of a circular bundle of rushes. Interestingly, the actual "thorns" were distributed as gifts to various monarchs over the centuries, leaving only the braided ring in Paris.
Is it valid? Possible, but unproven. Botanical analysis confirms the rushes are from the Levant region, and the provenance is documented back to the 4th century in Jerusalem. However, there is no way to scientifically link it to 33 AD.
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2. The True Cross
Location: Fragments in Jerusalem, Rome (Santa Croce in Gerusalemme), and various cathedrals worldwide.
Background: Legend credits St. Helena, mother of Constantine, with discovering the cross in a cistern near Calvary around 326 AD. It was later divided into thousands of tiny splinters.
Is it valid? Highly Debated. While John Calvin famously quipped there was enough wood to fill a ship, modern microscopic analysis suggests the total volume of known fragments actually only makes up a fraction of a full cross. Many fragments are authentic 1st-century wood, but their specific use remains a matter of faith.
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3. The Holy Nails
Location: Milan Cathedral; Santa Croce in Gerusalemme (Rome); Trier Cathedral (Germany).
Background: Tradition states Helena found three or four nails. One was supposedly forged into a bridle for Constantine’s horse, and another into the "Iron Crown of Lombardy."
Is it valid? Inconclusive. The nails have been recast or filed down over centuries. While the metal is ancient, identifying them specifically as the nails used on Christ is historically impossible.
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4. The Titulus Crucis
Location: Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Rome.
Background: This is the wooden board inscribed with "IESVS NAZARENVS REX IVDAEORVM" (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews). It was allegedly brought to Rome by St. Helena.
Is it valid? Doubtful. Radiocarbon dating performed in 2002 dated the wood to approximately 980–1146 AD. It is likely a medieval "faithful copy" of an earlier relic.
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5. The Holy Lance (Spear of Destiny)
Location: Imperial Treasury, Vienna; St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome; Echmiadzin, Armenia.
Background: This is the spear used by the Roman soldier Longinus to pierce Christ’s side. The Vienna lance contains a nail said to be from the Cross.
Is it valid? The Vienna Lance is 8th-century. Metallurgical testing confirms the Vienna spear is Carolingian. However, the Armenian lance has a much older, albeit shrouded, provenance.
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6. The Seamless Garment (Holy Tunic)
Location: Trier Cathedral, Germany.
Background: The robe Christ supposedly wore before his crucifixion, for which the Roman soldiers cast lots. It was also reportedly sent to Trier by St. Helena.
Is it valid? Uncertain. The garment has been preserved in layers of protective silk for centuries, making direct dating difficult. Its history is solid back to the 12th century, but earlier records are sparse.
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7. The Holy Shroud of Turin
Location: Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Turin, Italy.
Background: A linen cloth bearing the negative image of a man who appears to have suffered physical trauma consistent with crucifixion.
Is it valid? The Ultimate Mystery. 1988 Carbon-14 dating placed it in the Middle Ages, but those results are heavily contested due to potential sample contamination. The "how" behind the image remains scientifically unexplained.
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8. The Column of the Flagellation
Location: Basilica of Saint Praxedes, Rome.
Background: A small, marble column brought from Jerusalem in 1223. It is said to be the post where Christ was tied and scourged.
Is it valid? Plausible. The stone is "Aswan granite," common in the Roman era, and the style matches columns used for Roman punishments. Whether it is the specific column is a matter of tradition.
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9. The Sudarium of Oviedo
Location: Cathedral of San Salvador, Oviedo, Spain.
Background: A bloodstained cloth said to have been wrapped around the head of Jesus after his death.
Is it valid? Strong Correlation. Unlike the Shroud, the Sudarium has a documented history back to the 7th century. Critically, the blood type (AB) and the patterns of the stains match the Shroud of Turin perfectly, suggesting they covered the same face.
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10. The Holy Sponge
Location: Basilica of St. John Lateran, Rome.
Background: Mentioned in the Gospels, this sponge was dipped in vinegar and offered to Christ on a hyssop branch.
Is it valid? Inconclusive. The relic in Rome is a brownish, porous fragment. While sponges were common Roman tools, there is no forensic way to verify its specific use at Golgotha.
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Final Verdict: While science has debunked some (the Titulus) and cast doubt on others (the Shroud), for the believer, these objects serve as "icons"—physical windows into a spiritual reality. Which of these relics do you find the most compelling?
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To some, the Crucifixion is just a legend.
— Trad West (@trad_west_) April 3, 2026
But for 2,000 years, Christians have safeguarded the evidence.
These are 10 holy relics of Christ’s Passion that still exist today:
1. The Crown of Thorns in Notre-Dame, Paris.
2. The True Cross in Jerusalem, Rome, and beyond
3. The… pic.twitter.com/3w1RR8z1ff
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