The Special Relationship 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. 

<p>Israel at war. Should we support Israel or pull back? Should we stand with them or run from them? Be careful what you believe when it comes to the media, things aren&rsquo;t always what they appear to be.</p> <p>(00:00) Israel and the Conservative Commentary Trend<br>(05:09) S ... Show More

<p>This episode is primarily focusing on the diverging views of Jewish communities in the US and UK. It presents survey data revealing that while many US and UK Jews maintain emotional ties to Israel, their opinions on Israeli government actions and policies are significantly mor ... Show More

This week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he’s invading the Palestinian city of Rafah despite strong opposition from the Biden administration. Why does Israel, a country that seems to rely on the U.S. for so much, increasingly ignore and defy its long time Am ... Show More

<p>In this episode of the Ansari Podcast, we hear from Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink and well-known peace activist. Medea discusses her motivations rooted in empathy, her experiences confronting AIPAC and U.S. foreign policy, and her steadfast commitment to advocating f ... Show More

<p>The Lord set His unique and eternal affection towards Israel. I believe it is the same love that Jesus declared in Jn. 15:9. Israel can only enter into this through the born-again experience. It is essential that a heart for Israel not be fueled by human sentiment but by us to ... Show More

Where did the name 'Israel' come from? Listen to this week's session to find the answer.