Bonus: Umayyad Caliphate 3-1

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

Episode 3 

Qur’anic Parables Episode 3 

Yusuf (as) – Part 3 

It is one of the sharper ironies of Islamic history that the clan which had led the resistance to the young religion went on to found its first dynasty. Umayyad influence swelled under the third caliph, but Mu’awiya was the one to formalize it as the foundation of a dynasty. The ... Show More

تراث الحلقة الثالثة | يونس وبطن الحوت..طوق النجاة لكل مكروب ومحزون 

In this first part of 3 series, we explore a brief summary of the Islamic foundations of what a healthy family looks like, and by referring to the expert advice and research. We touch on the most important points of rights, obligations and healthy relationships within the family ... Show More

Much of what people associate with the idea of a medieval Arab caliphate is rooted in the reign of our upcoming caliph. The foundation he laid for his dynasty is so solid that it makes the Umayyad era seem like little more than a formalized extension of the early Arab raids again ... Show More

Sourat Al-Kawthar (Verses 1-3)