17 Facts You May Not Know About Yemen:🇾🇪 (1). Yemen is located in the Middle East on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. (2). It is one of the oldest inhabited regions in the world, with a history dating back thousands of years. (3). Sana'a is the capital and largest city of Yemen. (4). Yemen has a population of over 30 million people. (5). Arabic is the official language, and Islam is the predominant religion. (6). The country is known for its rich cultural heritage, including architecture, literature, and music. (7). Yemen is famous for its ancient cities, including Shibam, known as the "Manhattan of the Desert" for its mud skyscrapers. (8). The economy is primarily based on agriculture, with qat (a mild stimulant) being a significant cash crop. (9). Yemen has been historically known for its coffee, with the port city of Mocha giving its name to a famous coffee variety. (10). The country has faced political instability and conflict in recent years, leading to humanitarian crises. (11). Yemen has a diverse landscape, including mountains, deserts, and coastline along the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea. (12). The Old City of Sana'a is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its unique architecture and bustling souks. (13). Yemeni cuisine is flavorful and diverse, featuring dishes like mandi (slow-cooked meat and rice) and salta (a spicy stew). (14). The country has a rich tradition of poetry, with Yemeni poets being highly esteemed in Arab literature. (15). Yemeni weddings are elaborate affairs, often lasting several days and featuring traditional music, dance, and feasting. (16). The country has a high rate of child marriage, with many girls married off before the age of 18. (17). Yemen's Socotra Island is renowned for its unique biodiversity, including the iconic dragon's blood tree. #historicalfacts #middleeast #fareast

UN experts confirm reports of s*xual assault & violence of Palestinian women and girls in Israeli detention. Source - @middleeasteye #muslim #islam

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐳𝐢𝐝 𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐭 ⚡ ! Bayezid I (Reign: 1389-1402) was given the honorific title of Yildirim ( thunderbolt ⚡) for the brilliant speed with which he mobilised his military to attack the enemies. The Sultan is credited for crushing a large scale European crusade in the Battle of Nicopolis (Niğbolu) in 1396. It was a stunning victory as the Ottomans defeated armies of around 20 European states which proves the military prowess of Bayezid 1. For his heroic victory at Nicopolis, Sultan Bayezid Han was officially given the title of "Sultan" by the contemporary ceremonial Abassid Caliph residing in Mamluk Egypt. The effect of the defeat of Nicopolis was so devastating for Christians that Chronicler Jean Froissart would declare : "Since the battle of Roncesvalles when all twelve peers of France were slain, Christianity received not so great a damage." [Source: Tuchman 561] This victory stabilised the Ottoman state and discouraged the formation of future alliance of European states. [Source: Battle of Nicopolis". Encyclopædia Britannica. 2009]. Besides his military skills, Bayezid 1 was very pious Muslim who created a system of sending annual gifts for all the residents of Hejaz (Mecca and Medina) as a sign of his love for Muslim Ummah. [Source: Salih Gülen] Unfortunately, Sultan Bayezid's image has been tarnished by certain fanatics who believe that Bayezid 1 was defeated at the battle of Ankara 1402 due to alcoholism (استغفراللہ). It is sad that such baseless lies are bought by the gullible people who lack ability to research. Firstly, the Islamic population of medieval Anatolia would never tolerate a drunkard as ruler. Secondly, if Bayezid had such vices then he wouldn't be able to crush a grand European alliance before. The primary reason for the defeat at Ankara conflict was the betrayal of a major chunk of Bayezid's forces who defected to Amir Timur's camp in the midst of battle. Also, we must not forget that Bayezid 1 was busy besieging Constantinople when Timur invaded Eastern Anatolia; which is why Bayezid 1 didn't really have time to formulate a proper war strategy. Certain blind admirers of Amir Timur present Bayezid 1 as the person who fueled the fire of war which is factually incorrect. Bayezid 1 was the sovereign ruler of Ottoman Sultanate who refused to bow to a fanatic like Amir Timur who had shed the pure blood of tens of thousands Muslims from India to Iran and to Middle East. (shocking example of Timur's cruelty against innocent Muslim civilians in comments below) The struggle of Bayezid Yildirim against Timur failed, but it serves us all a lesson that one should never fear defeat if one is on the right path. This is why Bayezid refused to escape the battlefield despite insistence of subordinates. He accepted the defeat but remained steadfast on all his high principles. May Allah elevate the the ranks of Bayezid Yildirim. Amin Ecmain 🤲 May God raise the ranks of Sultan Yildirim Beyazid. Sultan Bayezid Han Coķ Yaşa❤ Artist credit : Sadiq Huseynov (Azerbaijan) #yıldırım #history #osmanli #ottoman #tarih #iran #middleeast #india #Timur #mongol #ankara #anatolia #muslim #arab #warfare #legacy #Sultan #Osman #devlet #warhistory #azerbaijan #military #Prowess #victory

𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞! "Ottoman rule as Islamic Caliphs was accepted among all the Arab intellectuals, ruling classes, scholars of Islam, and people as long as the Ottomans defended Dar al Islam (lands of Islam) from infidels and ruled by spirit of the pristine Sharia (Islamic Law). There was little serious opposition to Ottoman rule in Arabia until the 19th century when the centuries old understanding between Ottoman state and the Arabs broke down due to Western invasions and nationalistic movements. " Quote by: Professor Kenneth W Harl (Phd Historian from Yale university USA 🇺🇸 ) #arab #arabic #muslim #ottoman #arabian #Shariah #islamic #invasion #intellectual #nationalism #osmanli #Turks #middleeast