Goddess Al-Lat of Ancient Arabia
Islamic texts say that Al-Lat had a Kabah of her own at Taif, which was destroyed during Islamic times…
Goddess Al Uzza of Ancient Arabia
Along with Manat and Al-Lat, Al-Uzza was one of the most important goddesses in ancient Arabia. Her most important shrine was at Al Nakhlah Hadiqat near Taif…
Manat – An Ancient Arab Goddess
Manat was one of the oldest deities in the Arabian Peninsula. She was associated with destiny, fortune, wisdom and wish-granting…
Moon Deities of Ancient Arabia
It’s difficult to describe the ancient religion of Pre-Islamic Arabia, as all archaeological and historical records of this period have been either destroyed or have not been excavated and studied….
Marriage in Ancient Pre-Islamic Arabia
Usually, marriages were arranged within the tribe but away from one’s own lineage. Most marriages were arranged and the male head of the household was involved in arranging the match…
Kaaba – Different Perspectives
The accounts of the evolution of the Kaaba through history vary in different realms of discourse, depending on who is narrating the account.
In order to understand these discourses, we should look at the pre-Islamic overview of the region…
Global Perspectives... 