The Umayyad Caliphate 2-11: Sindh 1

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

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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

Amir Ibn Fuhayra (ra) was the one man who was with the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr (ra) throughout the Hijrah, and was lifted to the heavens while the enemy looked on. 

دعاء أبي حمزة الثمالي في المصباح عَن أبي حمزة الثمالي (رضوان الله تعالى عليه) قال: كانَ زينُ العابدين (عليه السلام) يصلّي عامّة اللَّيل في شَهر رَمَضان، فاذا كانَ في السحر دعا بهذا الدُّعاء أبو حمزة الثمالي ثابت بن أبي صفية بن دينار الكوفي وكنيته ولقبه المشهور به هو أبو حمزة الثم ... Show More

The Messenger of Islam, Muhammad ﷺ 

When Prophet Muhammad learned about the assassination plot against him, he choose his most trustworthy companion to be the decoy: Ali ibn Abi Talib. Why did Abu Bakr migrated with the Prophet? Sunni vs Shia views on the merits of the Quranic verse on Abu Bakr during this hijrat ( ... Show More

Were all of Prophet Muhammad's ancestors Muslims? Did any prophet have disbelieving parents?  Sheikh Azhar Nasser explains the views of both Shia and Sunni scholars. 

Before understanding Amr ibn al-As (ra), you need to know about his father who was a staunch opponent of the Prophet ﷺ, and his brother Hisham (ra) who was a companion long before him, with a legendary story of his own.