Feb 15
Episode 122: The Early Abbasid Caliphate
From 750-861, a dynasty of ten caliphs seated in modern-day Iraq ruled one of history's largest empires. The territory they lost and won, the wars they fought, and the cultural renaissance that they helped usher in all had far reaching impacts on world history. Ancient Novels Int ... Show More
2h 25m
Jan 2026
Episode 121: The Umayyad Caliphate
The Umayyad Caliphate, from 661-750, became the largest empire the world had ever known, even as it suffered through two civil wars and significant internal divisions. This episode covers its overall military, political, and cultural history. Episode 121 Quiz: https://literaturea ... Show More
2h 15m
Sep 2025
Who were the Sabians? - The Lost Religion of the Quran
Who were the Sabians (Ṣābi’ūn) mentioned in the Quran? Were they a mysterious religious community, early monotheists, Mandaeans, star-worshippers, or something else entirely? In this video, we explore the fascinating question of the identity of the Sabians, drawing on Islamic sou ... Show More
26m 49s
Oct 2024
Nouman Ali Khan | Culture, identity & connecting deeply with the Quran | BB #144
<p>In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the world-renowned scholar of Quranic studies and the founder of Bayyinah Institute, Nouman Ali Khan.</p>
<p>Topics of discussion include:</p>
<ul><li>American dawah scene, Muslims in Europe, and shifting ... Show More
53m 56s
Mar 2025
Juz 8: The Universality of the Qur’an | Sh. Yousef Wahb | Season 6
Did you know there are different recitations of the Qur’an, yet it remains perfectly preserved? In this episode, Shaykh Yousef, with his deep expertise in rhetoric, grammar, and recitation, unpacks profound Qur’anic statements about the Qur’an itself. Gain a deeper understanding ... Show More
23m 16s