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Islamic History Podcast

We often overlook Islamic history as a learning tool. The history of Islam is not only important for

Episodes

Total: 198

This is the third and final episode on the series about Islam in West Africa. As the Mali Empire de

This is the second episode in our series on Islam in West Africa. In this episode, we're going to e

Gao And Ghana

2018/4/30

The first in a series to look at the empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. In this episode, we will i

With Sana'a under Houthi control, the beleaguered Yemeni government calls out for help. They request

In September 2014, the Houthis captured the Yemeni capital of Sanaa. A few months later, Saudi Arabi

The Slander Against Aisha

2017/10/27

Aisha, the Prophet's wife, is the victim of salacious gossip and rumors. With no one else to help he

3-10: Mecca And Medina

2017/9/4

Instead of bringing peace, the Umayyad victory at Karbala brings even more instability to the Empire

3-9: Sunnis And Shias

2017/7/31

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

3-8: Husayn And Karbala Part 2

2017/7/17

Husayn and his group are trapped at Karbala. He tries to negotiate with Banu Umayyah, but it goes no

Husayn is unaware of the fate of his cousin, Muslim ibn Aqeel, in Kufah. The last thing Husayn knew,

3-6: Muslim And Ubaydullah

2017/5/23

Husayn sends his cousin, Muslim ibn Aqil, to see if he really does have support in Kufah. However, Y

Muawiyyah dies and as planned, his son Yazid succeeds him as Caliph. But there are many people in th

Muawiyyah and his administration have subdued the Muslim Empire. Most of Iraq has settled down and h

3-4: Muawiyyah And Yazid

2017/3/27

Muawiyyah and his administration have subdued the Muslim Empire. Most of Iraq has settled down and h

3-3: Muawiyyah And Hujr

2017/3/13

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

3-2: Muawiyyah And Ziyad

2017/3/6

Basra is starting to slip out of control with rampant crime and too much rebellion. Muawiyyah is rea

Welcome back to another season of the Islamic History Podcast! In this season, we're going to mostl

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

2-20: Ali And Muawiyyah

2017/1/2

After defeating Aisha at the Battle of the Camel, Ali held most of the Islamic Empire. The only hold

2-19: Ali and Basra

2016/12/5

Talhah and Zubair pledged allegiance to Ali ibn Abi Talib on the condition that he find and punish t