The Umayyad Caliphate 1-1: Introduction

The military doctrine of Marwan II reshaped the final years of the Umayyad Dynasty as he attempted to stabilize a rapidly fracturing empire. In this episode of the Islamic History Podcast, we explore the chaotic period leading to the end of the Umayyad Caliphate, starting with th ... Show More

The Assassination of Caliph Walid II serves as the violent climax to an era of mounting tension, marking the definitive start of the Third Fitna civil war. This episode explores the roots of this collapse, beginning with the Early History and Passive Protest of Sufism, where figu ... Show More

Host Majid and guest Muttaqi Ismail discuss recent US enforcement actions—ICE and Border Patrol raids, the killing in Minneapolis, and community reactions—placing these events in the context of immigrant communities, politics, and public protest. They also cover how social media, ... Show More

This episode covers the schism betweeen Sunnism and Shi’ism, detailing how historical circumstances and experiences are overlaid with theological significance. Focusing on the experience of the Muslim community during the early fitnas we discuss how political movements about legi ... Show More

This lecture covers various events that occurred on the day of the prophet's passing and the day after, up until his burial.This lecture includes:- The Prophet consoling Fatima by telling her she would be the first of his family to join him in paradise.- Ali ibn Abi Talib and Has ... Show More

This episode we trace the emergence of orthodoxy in Islamic thought. Starting with the debates about predestination and the nature of the Qu’ran we mark the development of Islamic theology from the writings of Hasan i Basri and the Qadarites or Qadiriyyah to the formation of the ... Show More

Review of Chronological order of events so far 2. The Prophet’s pbuh Wives in chronological order and detail 3. The Conquest of Makkah p.1 4. The controversial 12 who were sentenced to death by the Prophet pbuh 

<p>Explore the profound history of Islamic governance from the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and the practices of his family, the Ahlulbayt, to the guidance left by Imam Mahdi. This video examines the evolution of Islamic political systems, comparing contemporary governance in Ir ... Show More

Explore Imam Ali's dynamic history with the early caliphs – Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman. Sayed Jawad Qazwini delves into differing perspectives on their relationship, Ali's steadfast stance, and challenges faced in Islamic history. Join this insightful discussion on unity within t ... Show More

Khutbah 

This episode traces the early developments of Shi’ism. In it we discuss the original schism of authority, how the Shiatul Ali form and the compromise that is reached by the community. We talk about how the divisions between the different tribes reflect the alignments of Pre-Islam ... Show More

Ramadhan with a Difference with Mufti Ismail Menk Getting To Know The Companions Of Muhammad SAW (peace be upon him). Mufti Menk discussing : Khabbab ibn Al-Arat (RA) and Khalid ibn Al-Walid (RA) Delivered at Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Musjid 13 Ramadan 1435/2014 

Since the demise of the Ottoman Caliphate, the Muslim world has moved from one crisis to another. The parlous state of the ummah is now the subject of many discussions and numerous Islamic groups have attempted to find the magic formula to reverse this decline. Invariably and cor ... Show More