The Umayyad Caliphate 2-11: Sindh 1

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

In this episode of the Islamic History Podcast, we explore the Umayyad Caliphate’s growing instability during 121–122 AH. From failed Byzantine campaigns to major rebellions in Iraq and North Africa, the empire's reliance on Syrian troops reaches a breaking point. 

L'histoire de l'armée d'Usama ibn Zayd est une histoire triste des derniers jours de la vie du Prophète Muhammad (s). Le Prophète Muhammad (s) était malade. Il ordonna les musulmans de préparer l'armée sous le commandement d'un jeune, appelé Usama. L'armée devrait sortir de Médin ... Show More

<p>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.</p> 

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&apos;s ancestors Muslims? Did any prophet have disbelieving parents?  Sheikh Azhar Nasser explains the views of both Shia and Sunni scholars. 

Allah honors our beloved Prophet Muhammad in a way you do not expect. Learn how in this weeks English Quran Tafsir of Aya 184 of Al Imran.