8-16: The Mughals Part 1 - Akbar and Rel...

In this episode of the Umayyad Caliphate, we continue our exploration of Caliph Hisham ibn Abdul Malik’s reign as the Umayyad Caliphate faces mounting crises across its vast empire. The year is 110 AH (728 CE), and the empire’s edges are on fire. In the Caucasus, Maslamah ibn Abd ... Show More

Enjoy this promotional episode from The Umayyad Caliphate Season 4. Subscribe via Patreon, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, or Spotify. 

In this special recap episode, we revisit the grand saga of the Mughal Empire—its rise, zenith, and eventual decline. From Babur’s bold conquests to Aurangzeb’s vast reign, we reflect on the emperors, battles, culture, and legacies that shaped South Asia’s history. Join us as we ... Show More

In this episode we explore the religious ideas and explorations of the Mughal empire's most famous emperor. Sources/Suggested Reading:Eaton, Richard M. (2020). "India in the Persianate Age: 1000-1765". Penguin.Wink, André (2012). "Akbar". In the "Makers of the Muslim World" Serie ... Show More

In this episode, Glenn gives a quick history of Islam’s Golden Age in Spain and its role in spreading Greek thought into Europe. The guys talk about the impact of Aristotelian texts coming out of Spain, the roots of nominalism and voluntarism in Islamic thought, and the end of th ... Show More

The Religion of Islam 

Intention is something we always hear about. Not to mention, it's something alot of us struggle with. So this episode is a story that presents a beautiful example of how the same action can have a different outcome simply due to the intention. ♡“And whosoever fears Allah and keep ... Show More

Are people forced into Islam? Does Islam wage wars to impose religion on others? Can you be forced into faith against your will? The answer to these questions and much more in this weeks Tafsir. 

What is this religion to which nearly 2 billion people dedicate their lives? Why is it so extremist and oppressive? In this episode, I introduce Islam through its fundamental source—the Quran. One can understand the religion simply by looking at the first page. NEW EPISODE EVERY ... Show More

Sources/Suggested Reading:al-Jallad, Ahmad (forthcoming) "The Religion and Rituals of the Nomads of Pre-Islamic Arabia: A reconstruction based on the Safaitic Inscriptions". Pre-Print Darft (Version 2: April 3, 2021).al-Jallad, Ahmad (2019). "The 'One' God in a Safaitic Inscripti ... Show More

Did God create us or did we create God? Listen to this episode as Muhammad Sami discusses his journey through religion, and how it is deeply embedded in his thirst for knowledge, spirituality and philosophy. We discuss the core elements of religion and how it governs elements of ... Show More

What compels a jihadi to take up arms in defence of Islam? How are they recruited – and where are they recruited from? In the final episode of this series, Aimen gets into the specifics of the importance of a prophetic narrative and why so many fighters travelled to Syria from ev ... Show More