Margaret Ellis

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About the Author: Margaret Ellis

Margaret Ellis
Margaret writes with the discipline of a research historian and the clarity of a teacher. Holding a master’s degree in library science, she approaches history as a living record that demands accuracy, context, and moral courage. She leads Crescent’s historical research and book analyses, ensuring every claim is based on verifiable evidence and well-documented sources.
  • Book Review: “23 Years – A Study of the Prophetic Career of Muhammad” by Ali Dashti

    Most people assume the first place to start in learning about Islam is to read the Qur’an.  Dr. Bill Warner however recommends instead to start by learning about the life of Muhammad.  Here is how he puts it: “The Koran is compared wrongly to the Bible. The Koran is only 14% of Islam’s sacred [...]

    November 16, 2025
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    Book review will go here ... TBD

    November 5, 2025
  • Ten Influential Islamic Philosophers

    Faith vs Reason. From Al-Kindi’s pioneering rationalism to Ibn Taymiyyah’s unwavering literalism, the journey of Islamic philosophy spans over eight centuries — a path shaped by the ongoing tension between reason and revelation. The ten thinkers discussed here collectively highlight Islam’s golden age of scholarship, its later theological retreat, and the lasting impact of [...]

    November 1, 2025
  • White Slave Trade & Barbary Wars

    Video Title: Truth About the White Slave Trade - Forgotten History Date: December 2, 2022 Length: 15m 23s Channel: Forgotten History Content Creator: Colin Heaton, Historian and USMC Veteran Comment: Most people have never heard of the "White Slave Trade" and are typically surprised when they first learn about it. An estimated one million [...]

    October 31, 2025