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9-10: Aurangzeb’s Enemies from 2023-12-04T00:01

Aurangzeb fights Afghans, English, Marathas, and Rajputs.

9-9: Aurangzeb’s Problems from 2023-11-20T00:00

The Marathas and the Deccan are problems for Aurangzeb

9-8: Aurangzeb’s Brothers from 2023-11-13T00:01

A winner emerges from the fratricidal war.

9-7: Shah Jahan’s Sons from 2023-11-06T00:01

The fratricidal war begins.

9-6: Shah Jahan’s Ambition from 2023-10-30T00:00

Shah Jahan's ambitions cause problems for the Mughals.

9-5: Shah Jahan’s Rise from 2023-10-23T00:00

The death of Jahangir and the rise of Shah Jahan

Bonus: Gaza 2023 from 2023-10-16T00:00

Discussing the recent events in Gaza

9-4: Jahangir’s Troubles from 2023-10-05T02:12:01

As Jahangir grows sicker and more dependent on his wife and opium, a political scuffle begins.

9-3: Jehangir’s Family from 2023-09-25T00:00

Jehangir deals with a rebellion led by his son.

9-2: Akbar’s Death from 2023-09-18T00:00

The death and legacy of Akbar the Great.

9-1: Akbar’s Administration from 2023-09-11T00:00

How did Akbar manage his sprawling empire?

9-0 Introduction from 2023-09-04T00:00

Introducing Season 9 of the Islamic History Podcast where we continue the story of the Mughal Empire.

Afghanistan 1-1: The Chaos Begins from 2023-05-31T00:52:54

The political history of Afghanistan from 1826 to 1978. It's not good.

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-13: Al-Andalus from 2023-05-31T00:45:38

The Umayyad forces complete the conquest of North Africa, then cross over into Iberia.

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-11: Sindh 1 from 2023-05-31T00:41:07

Hajjaj ibn Yusuf sends his young cousin, Muhammad ibn al-Qasim, east to capture Sindh.

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-1: The Peacock Army 1 from 2023-05-31T00:26:16

Beginning of the Umayyad Caliphate Season 2. We recap Season 1, provide expectations for Season 2, and continue our discussion of Ibn al-Ash'ath's rebellion.

The Umayyad Caliphate 1-1: Introduction from 2023-05-30T23:58:43

Discussing the development of the Islamic Caliphate from the death of Prophet Muhammad to the death of Ibn Zubayr.

Saladin 19 - The Battle of Hattin from 2023-05-30T01:19:04

As-Salaamu Alaikum, welcome back to Islamic History Exclusive. 

This is the podcast exclusively for Patreon subscribers of the Islamic History Podcast. 

In this series, we are goin...

Saladin 3: Crusader Conquest of Jerusalem 1 from 2023-05-30T00:52:50

The Crusaders have reached Jerusalem and prepare for a siege and assault.

Ibn Zubayr 6 - The Penitents and Mukhtar from 2023-05-30T00:22:08

Ibn Zubayr's governor is in Kufah but the Shiite's do not recognize his authority. Two groups of Shiites are growing in Kufah and they want to get revenge for Husayn ibn Ali's death.

8-16: Akbar and Religion from 2023-04-17T04:00

Akbar tries to remove all religious divisions in his empire by creating a new religion.

8-15: Akbar and the Rajputs from 2023-04-10T04:00

Akbar neutralizes the Rajputs using a combination of diplomacy and warfare.

8-14: Akbar and his Handlers from 2023-04-03T04:00

Akbar is only a teenager when he becomes the Mughal emperor and everyone wants a piece of him.

8-13: Humayun and Akbar from 2023-03-27T04:00

India is in chaos and the people want Humayun to come back. Can he pull off one of the greatest comebacks in history?

8-12: Humayun and the Safavids from 2023-03-20T04:00

After losing his empire, Humayun receives help from an unlikely source: the Safavid Empire.

8-11: Humayun and the Portuguese from 2023-03-13T04:00

As Humayun struggles to establish his authority, Portugal struggles to create a new trade network in the subcontinent.

8-10: Babur and the Afghans from 2023-03-06T05:00

With the Rajputs pacified for the time being, Babur turns his attention to his Afghan enemies.

8-9: Babur and the Rajputs from 2023-02-27T05:00

Babur has two major obstacles standing in his way in India. One of them, are the Rajputs, a mighty warrior caste.

8-8: Babur and India from 2023-02-20T05:00

Babur begins his first raids into India setting the stage for the establishment of the Mughal Dynasty.

8-7: Babur and the Uzbeks from 2023-02-13T05:00

Babur begins his invasion of Afghanistan but has to deal with the Uzbek warlord, Shaybani Khan.

8-6: Babur and Samarkand from 2023-02-06T05:00

The early life of Babur and his attempts to capture Samarkand.

8-5: Tamerlane and Asia from 2023-01-30T05:00

Discussing the rise and conquests of Timur the Lame.

8-4: Civil War and Mongols from 2023-01-23T05:00

Discussing the breakup of the Mongol Empire.

8-3: Baghdad and Mongols from 2023-01-16T05:00

Hulegu Khan and the Ilkhanate initiates a siege on the Abbasid capital of Baghdad in 1258.

8-2: Muslims and Mongols from 2023-01-09T05:00

Genghis Khan leads his Mongol army into Central Asia. One of his first opponents, is the Muslim Khwarezm Shah Empire. This begins the long, bloody, and brutal Mongol invasion of the Muslim world...

8-1: Chinese and Mongols from 2023-01-02T05:00

In this episode, we discuss the rise of Genghis Khan, and how he united the Mongol tribes and began expanding into China and Central Asia.

8-0: Introduction from 2022-12-26T05:00

Introducing the Mughal Empire

Bonus 7-15: Battle of Talas 2 from 2022-12-05T05:00

The Muslim soldiers of the Abbasid Caliphate prepare to face off with the Chinese soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.

Bonus 7-14: The Battle of Talas 1 from 2022-10-31T04:00

The Battle of Talas was a pivotal moment in history and one of the earliest engagements between Muslim and Chinese forces. 

This battle involved the forces of the new Abbasid Caliphate, ...

Bonus 7-13: Christianity to NOI to Islam from 2022-10-03T04:00

In this episode, I interview Brother Wali Muhammad, an elder from my local Masjid. 

We discuss his journey growing up a black man in North Carolina and how he went from Christianity to t...

Bonus 7-12: Malik Ambar 3 from 2022-09-05T04:00

Politics in the Mughal capital of Delhi have a major impact on Malik Ambar's desire to keep Ahmadnagar independent.

Bonus 7-11: Malik Ambar 2 from 2022-08-15T04:00

Malik Ambar continues to lead the Ahmadnagar Sultanate's resistance against the Mughal Empire.

Bonus 7-10: Malik Ambar 1 from 2022-08-01T04:00

Malik Ambar was an East African Muslim who was also the effective ruler of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in the Deccan region of India.

In this episode, we'll discuss Malik Ambar's rise to po...

Bonus: Islam, Slavery, And Africa 3 from 2022-07-11T04:00

Part 3 of a collaboration with Maajid Hussain of the Islamic Vibes Podcast discussing Islam, slavery, and Africa.

Bonus: Islam, Slavery, and Africa 2 from 2022-07-04T04:00

Part 2 of a collaboration with Maajid Hussain of the Islamic Vibes Podcast discussing Islam, slavery, and Africa.

Bonus: Islam, Slavery, and Africa 1 from 2022-06-27T04:00

This is a collaboration with Maajid Hussain of the Islamic Vibes Podcast discussing Islam, slavery, and Africa.

Basically, Muslim’s role in the African slave trade. That is, Muslims in g...

Replay: Freemasons And Islam from 2022-06-21T04:00

Originally aired: December 22, 2019

Why are so many Muslims distrustful of the Freemasons? In this episode, we'll explore the history of Freemasons and their relationship, if any, to Isl...

Bonus: Sokoto Caliphate 2 from 2022-06-13T04:00

With Hijra from Gobir, Shehu Uthman dan Fodiyo launches a jihad against the rulers of Hausaland. Little by little, the Sokoto Caliphate begins to take shape.

Bonus: Somalia and Islam 2 from 2022-05-30T17:52

Mohammed Artan joins us again to drop knowledge on Islam in Somalia and East Africa.

Bonus: Sokoto Caliphate 1 from 2022-05-16T04:00

The Sokoto Caliphate was one of the most influential and famous sub-Saharan Islamic empires. Founded by Shehu Uthman dan Fodio, the Sokoto Caliphate was born from a struggle against injustice. Listen

Bonus: Ibn Fadlan 2 from 2022-04-27T04:00

While in Volga Bulgaria, Ibn Fadlan witnesses a Viking funeral and records what he saw. We'll also compare the historical Ibn Fadlan to the Hollywood version.

Bonus: Ibn Fadlan 1 from 2022-04-11T04:00

Ibn Fadlan traveled to the land of the Volga Bulgarians as part of an embassy from the Abbasid Caliph. While there, he encountered a group of Vikings and recorded what he witnessed

Bonus: Vikings And Muslims from 2022-03-28T04:00

A few interesting historical interactions between Vikings and Muslims.

7-17: Final Analysis from 2022-03-21T04:00

Closing thoughts on the Bosnian War.

7-16: Kosovo and Milosevic from 2022-03-14T16:41:53

2 million ethnic-Albanian Kosovars are ruled by 200000 Serbs. Serbian President, Slobodan Milosevic, built his political platform on repressing the Kosovars. And they're tired of it.

Special Episode - Ukraine Crisis from 2022-03-03T07:59:03

A discussion on the history of the current Ukraine conflict and how it may impact the Muslim world.

7-14: Bosnia and Srebrenica from 2022-02-28T05:00

In the summer of 1995, the Muslim enclaves of Srebrenica and Zepe fall to the Serbs.

7-13: Bosnia and the U.S. from 2022-02-21T05:00

Frustrated with the European's and UN's handling of the violence in Bosnia, the United States takes a more active role.

7-12: Bosnia and NATO from 2022-02-14T05:00

After a deadly market massacre and a siege on Gorazde, the United Nations finally calls on NATO to conduct airstrikes.

7-11: Bosnia and the UN from 2022-02-07T05:00

The United Nations played a dubious role in the Bosnian War. The UN did little to stop the violence and their presence actually enabled the Bosnian Serbs to commit atrocities.

7-10: Bosnia and the Croats from 2022-01-31T05:00

As the war intensifies in late 1992, the Bosniaks are faced with a new enemy: their former Croatian allies.

7-9: Bosnia and the Serbs from 2022-01-24T05:00

With the violence in Croatia complete, all eyes turn to Bosnia which is also considering seceding from Yugoslavia.

7-8: Milosevic and Yugoslavia from 2022-01-17T05:00

Tensions rise in Yugoslavia as up and coming politician, Slobodan Milosevic, pushes an aggressive form of Serb nationalism.

7-7: Tito and Yugoslavia from 2022-01-10T05:00

Two world wars change the fate of the Balkans forever. Marshal Josep Broz Tito to rises to power as the leader of Yugoslavia.

7-6: Austria and Yugoslavia from 2022-01-03T05:00

Bosnia becomes part of the Austria-Hungary Kingdom in 1878. For the first time ever, Bosnian Muslims are under the authority of a non-Muslim government.

7-5: Bosnians and Ottomans from 2021-12-28T05:00

We look at how Islam came to Bosnia and the impact of Ottoman and Islamic culture on Bosnia.

7-4: Byzantines and Ottomans from 2021-12-21T10:00

The Byzantine Empire (what's left of it, anyway) has been a thorn in the Ottoman's side for too long. Sultan Mehmed II prepares to conquer Constantinople.

7-3: Crusaders and Ottomans from 2021-12-13T10:00

Shocked by the Ottoman victory at Kosovo in 1389, Western and Eastern Europe unite in a Crusade to drive them out of the Balkans for good.

7-2: Serbs and Ottomans from 2021-12-07T10:00

Prince Lazar of Serbia leads a Christian coalition against the Ottomans who are rapidly expanding into the Balkans.

7-15: Bosnia and Dayton from 2021-12-04T01:32:53

After the fall of Srebrenica, Zepe, and another market attack, the United States finally decides to take the lead in ending the Bosnian War.

7-1: Turks and Ottomans from 2021-11-30T10:00

From the steppes of Central Asia, thousands of Turkish people migrate to Anatolia and the Middle East. 

These new arrivals become first the Seljuk Turks, then the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum,...

7-0: The Bosnian War of the 1990's from 2021-11-29T10:00

Here's what's going to happen during Season 7 of the Islamic History Podcast

Bonus: Ottoman Conquest of the Balkans from 2021-09-06T04:00

While researching Season 7, I got curious about the history of Bosnia before the modern conflict. 

That got me researching the history of the Balkans. Which got me into the Ottoman conques...

Bonus: Heresy in Islam 1 from 2021-06-28T04:00

This is the story of Harith ibn Sa'id who claimed prophethood during the time of Caliph Abdul Malik ibn al-Marwan of the Umayyad Dynasty.

Bonus: The History Of Al-Aqsa from 2021-06-07T04:00

Discussing the history of Masjid al-Aqsa and its significance to the Muslim world.

Bonus: Palestine 2021 from 2021-05-24T04:00

In the first part of this bonus episode, we'll discuss the current events in Palestine.

In the second part, we discuss an interesting question regarding Saudi Arabia and the Caliphate.

Somalia And Islam from 2021-04-19T04:00

Mohammed Artan joins us to talk about the history of Islam in Somalia. 

Mohammed Artan was born in Somalia, raised in the Netherlands, and currently lives in England. He is the director a...

6-14: Final Analysis from 2021-04-14T04:00

Final words and analysis regarding the current situation in the Middle East.

6-13: Palestine And Iraq Part II from 2021-04-07T04:00

The Arab Spring brings even more turmoil to the Middle East while Hamas and Fatah battle for control of Palestine. And in Iraq, the Insurgency morphs into a new threat called DAESH.

6-12: Intifada And Insurgency from 2021-03-31T04:00

Things get worse in both Iraq and Palestine. The Second Intifada leads to more deaths on both sides. Meanwhile, the insurgency in Iraq is in full force.

6-11: Palestine And Iraq Part I from 2021-03-24T04:00

The Middle East peace process begins to fracture as Israel adopts a harder stance. Things get worse for the Palestinians after the 9-11 attacks. And then the US launches another war against Iraq...

6-10: The 80's And 90's from 2021-03-17T04:00

The Eighties are full of turmoil with a civil war in Lebanon, a war between Iran and Iraq, and the First Intifada. 

But the world is hopeful for peace between Palestine and Israel.

6-9: Crises And Conflicts from 2021-03-10T05:00

After the 1948 war, the Middle East is in turmoil with constant conflict between Israel and the Arab nations. At the same time, a civil war is brewing in Lebanon.

6-8: Arabs And Israelis from 2021-03-03T05:00

After the British mandate ends, Israel declares its independence. The Arab League declares war and the 1948 Arab-Israeli War is underway.

6-7: WWII And Palestine from 2021-02-24T05:00

A new German threat forces the world to focus on Europe. This new world war will change the fate of the Middle East, especially Palestine, forever.

6-6: The Saudis And Arabia from 2021-02-17T05:00

With Sharif Hussein losing British support, Abdul Aziz ibn Saud prepares to invade the Hijaz. This will lead to the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

6-5: Ataturk And Turkey from 2021-02-10T05:00

Mustafa Kemal leads the Turkish Nationalists against the foreign occupiers. However, the British and Greeks are determined to stop him.

6-4: Abdul Aziz And Arabia from 2021-02-03T05:00

Abdul Aziz ibn Saud, the ruler of Najd, prepares to invade the Hijaz but the British make him back down. Having defeated the Rashidis, the Hashemites are the last significant rival to Saudi domi...

6-3: Hashemites And Saudis from 2021-01-27T05:00

In the eighteenth century, a Muslim scholar named Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab begins teaching his literalist interpretation of Islam in central Arabia. He teams up with a local governor named Muha...

6-2: Syria And Turkey from 2021-01-20T05:00

Prince Faisal really wants Syria but neither the French nor the British want to give it to him. 

Outraged by the Turkish resistance in Anatolia, Lloyd George forces the puppet Ottoman Sul...

6-1: Anatolia And Iraq from 2021-01-13T05:00

The British are planning to implement the Balfour Declaration while trying to get a handle on how to govern Iraq.

Meanwhile, the Allies from WWI are busy occupying Anatolia. But it's not ...

6-0: 100 Years After the Ottomans from 2021-01-06T05:00

Welcome to Season 6 of the Islamic History Podcast.

In this season, we will discuss 100 years of Middle Eastern history after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. 

We will begin with th...

Bonus: Hassam Munir from 2020-08-10T04:00

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5-28: Final Analysis from 2020-08-03T04:00

Final analysis of Season 5 and what to expect for Season 6.

5-27: Armistice And Partition from 2020-07-27T04:00

Part 27 of a series on the partition of the Ottoman Empire mostly focusing on their role in WWI.

In this episode, we discuss the end of the war, the peace treaties, and the final partitio...

5-26: Influenza And Damascus from 2020-07-20T04:00

Part 26 of a series on the partition of the Ottoman Empire mostly focusing on their role in WWI.

In this episode, we discuss the outbreak of the Spanish Flu, the fall of Damascus, and the...

5-25: Baku And Transjordan from 2020-07-13T04:00

Part 25 of a series on the partition of the Ottoman Empire mostly focusing on the their role in WWI.

In this episode, we discuss Enver Pasha's role in Libya, the implementation of the Bal...

5-24: Beersheba And Jerusalem from 2020-07-10T04:00

The Ottomans are outnumbered in Palestine as the British have set their sights on Jerusalem.

5-23: Aqaba And Gaza from 2020-06-29T04:00

Part 23 of a series on the partition of the Ottoman Empire mostly focusing on their role in WWI. This episode discusses the British attempts to invade Gaza in mid-1917.

5-22: Zionists And Palestine from 2020-06-08T04:00

Lloyd George's plan to create a Jewish home in Palestine is backed by growing support for Zionism in Britain.

Thoughts from 2020-06-02T15:30:03

My thoughts and opinions about the killing of George Floyd, the subsequent protests, and race relations among American Muslims.

5-21: Russians And Ottomans from 2020-05-26T04:00

The history of conflict between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire is long, bloody, and complicated.

5-20: Submarines And Americans from 2020-05-18T04:00

Outnumbered and facing starvation, the Germans are getting desperate, and willing to risk bringing the US into the war.

5-19: Lloyd George And The Middle East from 2020-05-11T04:00

Frustrated with the government's poor war effort, the British public chooses a new leader. And he wants to make the defeat of the Ottomans a priority.

5-18: Arabs And Ottomans from 2020-05-04T04:00

Sharif Hussein is ready to launch his Arab Revolt against the Ottomans.

5-17: The British And Mesopotamia from 2020-04-27T04:00

Underestimating Ottoman capabilities, the British attempt to invade Mesopotamia with devastating consequences.

5-16: Turks And Armenians from 2020-04-20T04:00

Ottoman-Armenian relations started to get really bad towards the end of the 19th century. But once the Great War started, they got even worse.

5-15: Sykes And Picot from 2020-04-13T04:00

With Sharif Hussein's promising to rebel against the Ottomans, the British and French have plans of their own. Mark Sykes and Francois Georges-Picot meet in London to discuss their vision of the...

5-14: McMahon And Hussein from 2020-04-06T04:00

Sir Henry McMahon, British High Commission to Egypt, begins a deliberately vague series of letters with Sharif Hussein of Mecca.

5-13: France And Syria from 2019-11-11T05:00

The British have a problem as they can't keep their promises to Sharif Hussein and the French at the same time.

5-12: Al-Faruqi And The Arabs from 2019-11-11T04:30

A mysterious individual named Al-Faruqi is feeding misleading information to Sharif Hussein and the British.

5-11: Gallipoli And Stalemate from 2019-11-11T04:00

The British finally realize their Gallipoli campaign is futile and Winston Churchill takes the blame.

5-10: Gallipoli And Istanbul from 2019-11-11T03:30

The Britain's Gallipoli campaign stalls while the Young Turks make some critical changes.

5-9: Sir Mark Sykes And Arabia from 2019-11-11T03:00

Sir Mark Sykes goes to work for the British War Office and buys into Kitchener's idea of an Arab Caliphate.

5-8: The British And The Dardanelles from 2019-11-11T02:30

The British plan an invasion of Istanbul by attacking the Dardanelles Strait.

5-7: Sarakamish And Suez from 2019-11-11T02:00

The Three Pashas lead the Ottomans into war and immediately face difficulty against the Russians and the British.

5-6: India And Mecca from 2019-11-11T01:30

British India is not to crazy about Lord Kitchener's plan to create an "Arab Caliphate."

5-5: Sharif Hussein And Arab Nationalism from 2019-11-11T01:00

The British begin courting Sharif Hussein ibn Ali, the ruler of Mecca, enticing him to rebel against the Ottomans.

5-4: Lord Kitchener And Britain from 2019-11-11T00:30

Britain's Lord Kitchener plans to create an Arab Caliphate to rival the Ottomans.

5-3: The Ottomans And Germany from 2019-11-11T00:00

Germany's early victories convince the unprepared Ottomans to enter the conflict that will become World War I

5-2: The Young Turks And Churchill from 2019-11-10T23:30

The Young Turks want to change the Ottoman Empire and go looking for an ally.

5-1: The Middle East And Europe from 2019-11-10T23:00

The Ottoman Empire was already well in decline by 1914 and had earned the moniker "Sick Man of Europe."

Israel And Palestine Part I from 2019-10-22T04:00

We are going to the Israel-Palestine conflict, one of the most controversial subjects of your time. And in true fashion, we're going to try our best to avoid bias.

This will be a multipar...

Talking Pakistan from 2019-08-26T04:00

In this episode, I sit down with Br. Zulfikar Sarosh and discuss more details about Pakistan's history.

Most importantly, we dig into the history of Kashmir and the possible future for th...

Pakistan And Partition Part II from 2019-08-19T04:00

We'll continue the journey of Partition as the Indian subcontinent becomes two new nations.

The All-India Muslim League is in a desperate struggle for relevancy. They have to prove to Bri...

Pakistan And Partition Part 1 from 2019-07-22T04:05

This episode explores how Islam came to Pakistan. Then we'll take a look at the British government that ruled the Indian subcontinent for over a hundred years.

Finally, we'll look at the ...

Assassins - Saladin - Mongols from 2019-06-17T04:00

The story of the interaction between the Ismaili Assassins, Salahuddeen al-Ayubi, and the Mongols.

A Conversation About Pakistan from 2019-05-20T04:00

We're trying something new today.

I sit down with my teenage daughter Balquis and talk about a lot of random things. But we do eventually get around to talking about Pakistan.

You ...

The Three A's Of Pakistan from 2019-05-06T04:00

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan was born on August 14, 1947, with the partition of British India. This partition divided the former British colony into two nations, India and Pakistan.

T...

The Shah And The Ayatollah Part II from 2019-01-07T05:00

The Shah of Iran is unknowingly planting the seeds of rebellion. His secret police stifle political dissent. He's dismissive of the religious community. He ignorant the effects of his economic p...

The Shah And The Ayatollah Part I from 2018-12-26T05:00

Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi became the Shah of Iran at twenty-two years of age. He would go from a powerless figurehead to one of the most powerful monarchs in the region.

However, the Sha...

Burma And The Rohingya from 2018-10-15T04:00

The Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar (formerly Burma) are one of the most persecuted people's on the globe. They are not wanted in Burma nor in any other country. Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya li...

The Songhai Empire: Sunni Ali And Askia Muhammad from 2018-09-04T04:00

This is the third and final episode on the series about Islam in West Africa.

As the Mali Empire declines, another is on the rise. In the forgotten city of Gao, the Sunni Dynasty emerges ...

The Mali Empire: Sundiata And Mansa Musa from 2018-07-09T04:00

This is the second episode in our series on Islam in West Africa.

In this episode, we're going to explore the origins of the Empire of Mali. We'll also take a look at two of its most popu...

Gao And Ghana from 2018-04-30T04:00

The first in a series to look at the empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. In this episode, we will introduce the series and take an in-depth look at the city-state of Gao and the rise and fall o...

Yemen And The Houthis Part II from 2018-02-19T05:00

With Sana'a under Houthi control, the beleaguered Yemeni government calls out for help. They request military intervention from the GCC nations.

Saudi Arabia leads a charge to remove the ...

Yemen And The Houthis Part I from 2018-01-02T05:00

In September 2014, the Houthis captured the Yemeni capital of Sanaa. A few months later, Saudi Arabia launched a campaign to remove the Houthis and reinstall President Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi to po...

The Slander Against Aisha from 2017-10-27T16:00

Aisha, the Prophet's wife, is the victim of salacious gossip and rumors. With no one else to help her, she realizes she can only rely on Allah.

Meanwhile, Prophet Muhammad must work hard ...

3-10: Mecca And Medina from 2017-09-04T04:30

Instead of bringing peace, the Umayyad victory at Karbala brings even more instability to the Empire. Now the Muslims of Mecca and Medina are more determined than ever to shake off the Umayyad y...

3-9: Sunnis And Shias from 2017-07-31T04:00

A brief overview of the similarities and differences between Sunni and Shia.

3-8: Husayn And Karbala Part 2 from 2017-07-17T05:30

Husayn and his group are trapped at Karbala. He tries to negotiate with Banu Umayyah, but it goes nowhere.

This episode explores one of the most tragic and pivotal events in Islamic histo...

3-7: Husayn And Karbala Part 1 from 2017-06-19T04:00

Husayn is unaware of the fate of his cousin, Muslim ibn Aqeel, in Kufah. The last thing Husayn knew, the Shia in Kufah were waiting for him. With this knowledge, Husayn leaves Mecca with several...

3-6: Muslim And Ubaydullah from 2017-05-23T06:53:28

Husayn sends his cousin, Muslim ibn Aqil, to see if he really does have support in Kufah. However, Yazid ibn Muawiyyah also sent his ruthless governor, Ubaydullah ibn Ziyad. The two men struggle...

3-5: Husayn And Ibn Zubayr from 2017-04-17T04:00

Muawiyyah dies and as planned, his son Yazid succeeds him as Caliph. But there are many people in the Muslim Empire who do not agree with this.

Two of them are Husayn ibn Ali and Abdullah...

3-4: Muawiyyah And The Caliphate from 2017-03-27T04:00

Muawiyyah and his administration have subdued the Muslim Empire. Most of Iraq has settled down and his detractors have fell silent. But Muawiyyah is concerned about the future. What's going to h...

3-3: Muawiyyah And Hujr from 2017-03-13T04:00

The Umayyads had the practice of cursing Ali during their sermons. Many of the party of Ali did not like that.

One of these men was Hujr ibn Adi, a companion and commander in Ali's army. ...

3-2: Muawiyyah And Ziyad from 2017-03-06T05:00

Basra is starting to slip out of control with rampant crime and too much rebellion. Muawiyyah is ready to bring in someone new; however, this new guy has a scandalous past.

In this episod...

3-1: Muawiyyah and The Khawarij from 2017-02-27T05:00

Welcome back to another season of the Islamic History Podcast!

In this season, we're going to mostly cover the Umayyad Dynasty. The first several episodes will be focused on the founder o...

2-21: Ali And The Khawarij from 2017-01-10T06:53:49

As Ali struggled against the Khawarij, his grip on the Caliphate began to slip.

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2-20: Ali And Muawiyyah from 2017-01-02T05:00

After defeating Aisha at the Battle of the Camel, Ali held most of the Islamic Empire. The only holdout, was Muawiyyah, the powerful governor of Syria.

But things soon started to unravel ...

2-19: Ali and Basra from 2016-12-05T05:00

Talhah and Zubair pledged allegiance to Ali ibn Abi Talib on the condition that he find and punish those responsible for murdering Uthman. But after several months, not much progress had been ma...

2-18: Ali And Aisha from 2016-11-28T05:00

Ali's Caliphate was already in trouble.

The Umayyah clan was suspicious of him. Muawiyyah refused to acknowledge his leadership. There were gangs of bandits were roaming through Medina. A...

2-17: Uthman and Murder from 2016-11-14T05:00

For several years, there had been a low level of discontent in the Muslim empire. While most of the inhabitants were happy, there were a significant number who were not.

Caliph Uthman had...

2-16: Uthman and the People from 2016-11-07T05:00

Many people mark the beginning of Uthman's troubles with the loss of the Prophet's rings.

But things really got bad for Uthman when he lost the support of the esteemed companion, Ammar ib...

2-15: Uthman and The Quran from 2016-10-10T04:00

One of the most troublesome spots in the Muslim world was the Iraqi city of Kufah. The people were fickle, restless, and never satisfied with their governor. Uthman had to change their governor ...

2-14: Uthman And Abu Dharr from 2016-10-03T04:45:47

Uthman has been accused of often appointing his family members to high positions. And in many instances that was true.

But some of his appointments were still very good, even if they were...

2-13: Uthman And Egypt from 2016-09-26T05:50:27

Uthman Ibn Affan has always been compared to others. Both during his lifetime and after, he has been compared to the Caliph that came before him and the one that would come after him.

The...

2-12: Assassination And Election from 2016-08-08T04:00

We're back!

After a long hiatus we discuss the assassination of Umar ibn Al-Khattab and the choice of Uthman as the 3rd Caliph of the Muslim world.

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2-11: Nihavand And Caltrops from 2016-04-11T04:00

By 641, the Muslims had captured most of the Southwestern part of the Persian Empire.

This area contained the best and most fertile lands and would be modern day Iraq, Kuwait, and parts o...

2-10: Alexandria And Fustat from 2016-03-21T04:00

The Muslims arrived at Alexandria in July 641
It was perhaps the most magnificent and biggest city they've encountered so far
Alexandria was founded by the Greek general Alexander th...

2-9: 'Amr And Cyrus from 2016-03-14T04:00

• The Romans, either from fear or incompetence, had done little to stop Amr during this time
• Finally, they had to march out from Babylon to meet Amr near Heliopolis and try to drive...
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2-8: Copts And Egypt from 2016-03-07T05:00

• In 451, 115 years before Prophet Muhammad, several men representing various facets of Christianity met in Chalcedon in modern Turkey.
• They were discussing how to define the true n...
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2-7: Plague And Famine from 2016-02-29T05:00

• In 639, a plague broke out, originating in Nicopolis, or Imwas, in the modern state of Israel.
• The city no longer exists as it was destroyed by Israeli army during Six Day war. Listen

2-6: 636 and 637 CE from 2016-02-22T05:00

Battle of Qadisiyyah was more devastating for the Persians than the Battle of Yarmouk was for the Romans
Their defeat at Qadisiyyah left the Persian capital exposed to Muslim forces
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2-5: Yarmouk And Qadisiyyah from 2016-01-25T05:00

- Where we are so far
-- In 632 CE Prophet Muhammad died and Abu Bakr was chosen by the residents of Medina as the Caliph
-- Soon after, several of the Arab tribes that were allied w...

2-4: Umar and Syria from 2015-12-21T05:00

In many ways, it was more of an organized mob. There were no uniforms and no ranks.
- Commanders were appointed at will, generally based on accomplishment or tribal position.
- Their...

2-3: Khalid And Persia from 2015-11-16T05:00

Two major empires in the area at this time: Persian and Byzantine
- Persian culture and power goes far back into Biblical times, even before Cyrus the Great (islamiclearningmaterials.com/g...

2-2: Apostasy And War from 2015-09-28T04:00

Reasons for rebellion
 - False prophets
 - Unwilling to pay Zakah
 - Dislike of central authority
 - Not fully invested in Islam
- Abu Bakr's five step plan
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2-1: Abu Bakr And The Caliphate from 2015-09-21T04:00

Looking for Season 1? We have a separate podcast on the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) called: The Prophet Muhammad Podcast.

Welcome to a new season of the Islamic History Podcast. In th...