We often overlook Islamic history as a learning tool. The history of Islam is not only important for
Ali's Caliphate was already in trouble. The Umayyah clan was suspicious of him. Muawiyyah refused t
For several years, there had been a low level of discontent in the Muslim empire. While most of the
Many people mark the beginning of Uthman's troubles with the loss of the Prophet's rings. But things
One of the most troublesome spots in the Muslim world was the Iraqi city of Kufah. The people were f
Uthman has been accused of often appointing his family members to high positions. And in many instan
Uthman Ibn Affan has always been compared to others. Both during his lifetime and after, he has been
We're back! After a long hiatus, we discuss the assassination of Umar ibn Al-Khattab and the choice
By 641, the Muslims had captured most of the Southwestern part of the Persian Empire. This area cont
The Muslims arrived at Alexandria in July 641 It was perhaps the most magnificent and biggest city
The Romans, either from fear or incompetence, had done little to stop Amr during this time Finally,
In 451, 115 years before Prophet Muhammad, several men representing various facets of Christianity m
In 639, a plague broke out, originating in Nicopolis, or Imwas, in the modern state of Israel. The
Battle of Qadisiyyah was more devastating for the Persians than the Battle of Yarmouk was for the Ro
- Where we are so far -- In 632 CE Prophet Muhammad died and Abu Bakr was chosen by the residents o
In many ways, it was more of an organized mob. There were no uniforms and no ranks. - Commanders we
Two major empires in the area at this time: Persian and Byzantine - Persian culture and power goes
Reasons for rebellion - False prophets - Unwilling to pay Zakah - Dislike of central authority
Looking for Season 1? We have a separate podcast on the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) called: The
