Mar 2022

Resting the Soul and Avoiding Burnout

24m 44s

Mar 2022

With Hardship Comes Ease

36m 24s

Mar 2022

Sa'ad Ibn Muadh (ra) The Man Who Shook The Throne - The Firsts

55m 50s

Jul 2020

Waraqa Ibn Nawfal (ra): The First to Confirm Prophethood

We find Waraqa in the seerah and at the very beginning of Sahih Bukhari, but with little beyond his death – making the rest of his life a mystery. Who was he before that? What is his story? What is his status? Sh. Omar Suleiman tells the story of Waraqa Ibn Nawfal, the first to c ... Show More

48m 6s

Jul 2021

Trailer | His Hajj Story, A Dhul Hijjah Series

Over Ramadan, we peered into the life of the Prophet ﷺ. We saw him in gatherings, met him around town, and heard his khutbahs. But we haven’t yet explored one of the seminal moments of his life—and the experience that every Muslim strives for, too: the Hajj. What did the first of ... Show More

52s

Jul 2020

Abu Bakr (ra) - Part 1: Second to None in the Pursuit of God

Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (ra) was the ultimate “first”: quick to believe, quick to do good, never hesitant to follow the Prophet ﷺ, and had a natural instinct toward good. In Episode 9 of The Firsts, Sh. Omar Suleiman describes the noble character of Abu Bakr (ra), his friendship with ... Show More

54m 27s

Sep 2015

2-1: The Righteous Caliph - Abu Bakr And The Caliphate

Looking for Season 1? We have a separate podcast on the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) called: The Prophet Muhammad Podcast. Welcome to a new season of the Islamic History Podcast. In this season, we're going to cover the first 100 years of history after Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh ... Show More

1h 15m

Nov 2020

Najashi - Ashama Ibn Abjar (ra): The Righteous King

The Najashi of Abyssinia (Modern Day Ethopia) gave shelter to the Muslims when no one would, and eventually became a Muslim himself. But did you know that his uncle and brothers once sold him into slavery and that his character was shaped by that betrayal? Sign up here to get not ... Show More

53m 11s

Jul 2023

The Firebrand from Damascus (Part 1)

Ibn Taymiyyah is known as the “Sheikh of Islam” to his admirers, and to his detractors, one of the most significant antecedents of modern Salafi Jihadism. Simultaneously a genius scholar, brutal warrior and unflinching polemicist, he is one of the most important pioneers of a mil ... Show More

52m 46s

Mar 2024

Qalandariyya - The Muslim Hippies Who Drank Wine?

In this episode, we explore the fascinating and controversial Qalandariyya and similar movements like the Haydais & Shams-i Tabrizis. We also dive into the historical development of this movement, from the early Malamatis to the extreme ascetic dervishes in the Ottoman empire. So ... Show More

27m 50s

Oct 2016

2-14: Uthman And Abu Dharr

Uthman has been accused of often appointing his family members to high positions. And in many instances that was true. But some of his appointments were still very good, even if they were related to him. An example of that is Muawiyyah ibn Abu Sufyan. In addition to finding favor ... Show More

40m 49s

May 2024

Imam Ali - As Harun was to Musa | Tabuk Pt 2

When leaving for Tabuk, the Prophet (s) appointed Imam Ali (as) as his deputy in Madinah to protect against any uprising led by the Munafiqeen. Explaining it's significance, he said to Imam Ali "You are to me as Harun was to Musa, except that there is no prophet after me." T ... Show More

56m 29s

May 2024

Amr ibn al-As (ra): His Wicked Father & “Better” Brother

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.

1h 7m

The Firsts - Episode 03