logo
episode-header-image
May 2023
31m 8s

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-1: The Peacock A...

ISLAMIC HISTORY PODCAST
About this episode

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.

 
Up next
Aug 25
Bonus: The Umayyad Caliphate 4-3 Promo
In this episode, we explore the fragile balance of power during the later years of the Umayyad Caliphate under Caliph Hisham ibn Abdul Malik. Between 112–114 AH (731–733 CE), the empire faced crushing defeats on nearly every frontier. Yet Hisham refused to abandon his policy of c ... Show More
30m 19s
May 2025
Bonus - The Umayyad Caliphate 4-2 Promo
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
20m 41s
Apr 2025
Bonus: The Umayyad Caliphate 4-1 Promo
Enjoy this promotional episode from The Umayyad Caliphate Season 4. Subscribe via Patreon, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, or Spotify. 
20m 14s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2021
Season 2 Special! DoubleTake with the Producers
The DoubleTake production team makes their first on-camera appearance, alongside host Mohamad Zaoud, to talk about season one, their favorite episodes so far, and what they’re looking forward to exploring in Season Two: The World Through the Qur’an. Have some thoughts you want to ... Show More
32m 41s
Mar 2022
Ramadan with DoubleTake! Season 3 Teaser
Season 3 of DoubleTake is finally here! New episodes will be released weekly starting next Wednesday, inshaAllah - starting with four Ramadan specials! Don't forget to rate the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - it makes a difference! Follow the show on Instagram for updat ... Show More
49s
May 2021
A First Solar Return
Season 1 Finale. A reflection on past topics and a discussion on our direction in Season 2.  We had some wine. It was fun. Support the showSupport the show by becoming a patron or member. 
1h 11m
May 2023
Welcome to Season Two!
Welcome back! In this first episode of Season Two, Gareth and Kim catch up and talk about the plans for the upcoming season. They review what they’ve learned from Season One, and what that means for the upcoming episodes. Become a Patreon Supporter at https://www.patreon.com/Prac ... Show More
34m 4s
Jun 2024
تدبر سورة يوسف: الحلقة الثانية
تدبر سورة يوسف: الحلقة الثانية د.رقية طه العلواني 
13m 44s
Jul 2023
The Firebrand from Damascus (Part 1)
Ibn Taymiyyah is known as the “Sheikh of Islam” to his admirers, and to his detractors, one of the most significant antecedents of modern Salafi Jihadism. Simultaneously a genius scholar, brutal warrior and unflinching polemicist, he is one of the most important pioneers of a mil ... Show More
52m 46s
Aug 2023
Announcing Season 2 of Catholic Classics
A new season of Catholic Classics is starting this fall! We are so excited to announce that for this season of Catholic Classics, we will be reading The Confessions of St. Augustine. You can download the reading plan and order your copy of The Confessions of St. Augustine at asce ... Show More
2m 35s
Dec 2019
The Evil Eye - Causes and Cure
In this episode of The Hot Seat, brother Shahid Hassan argues with Ustaadh AbdulRahman Hassan and Ustaadh Muhammad Tim on the reality of the Evil Eye and how to cure it and other ailments caused by the unseen world Follow us on Instagram @thehotseat_pod Visit www.thehotseatpodcas ... Show More
1h 19m