Episode 2: Revelation and unity

Succession can be a tricky issue, but succeeding a prophet is pretty much ensured to get thorny. The Umma barely had time to mourn its loss after the death of Mohammad; it immediately faced threats both from within and without. This made finding a new leader all the more pressing ... Show More

The man chosen to lead the muslims after their prophet's death was his close friend, Abu Bakr. He thus became the world's first caliph, and was faced with the unenviable task of keeping all the peninsula's fiercely independent-minded tribes united. His short reign had many succes ... Show More

I would like to be the first to admit that this episode doesn't quite belong in this podcast. It's just that the Arabs will take down two ancient and powerful empires with a swiftness that beggars belief, and this is my attempt at explaining how such an unthinkable act could ever ... Show More

Beginning of the Umayyad Caliphate Season 2. We recap Season 1, provide expectations for Season 2, and continue our discussion of Ibn al-Ash'ath's rebellion. 

In this episode we will begin looking at the tribe of Quraysh and how they found themselves in control of the holy city of Mecca. Visit the blog for the episode guide. www.historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

In this episode we will look at the aftermath of Qusai's conquest of Mecca, and the institutions that he established in order to consolidate his rule. Visit the blog for the episode guide. www.historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in ... Show More

In this episode we continue exploring Muhammed's life before prophethood. We also take a look at some of the Qurashi clans that resided in Mecca. Make sure to visit the blog for the episode guide.www.historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ... Show More

In this episode we will look at the lives of the descendants Qusai, and we will also continue looking at some of the important events and developments in Mecca before Islam, and before the birth of Muhammed. Visit the blog for the episode guide.www.historyofislampodcast.blogspot. ... Show More

Seerah Convention Doha Qatar. In this one hour talk the learned Sheikh addresses pre Hijra Makkah from the perspective of Islam and the treatment of the Prophet s.a.w. and early Muslims. We are reminded of the ethics of the Arabs and their steadfastness to culture. Then we are ‘t ... Show More

Welcome back to another season of the Islamic History Podcast! In this season, we're going to mostly cover the Umayyad Dynasty. The first several episodes will be focused on the founder of this dynasty, Muawiyyah ibn Abi Sufyan. Today's episode is an introduction to Syria and Kuf ... Show More

<p>A young man from a powerful tribe who used his influence and home to help build the world’s greatest movement of Al-Islam.</p> 

Between 622 and 628, Muhammad and the first Muslims made a home from themselves in Medina, fended off assaults from the Quraysh and others, and changed the course of history forever. New Spotify Bonus Content Channel: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/lahbonuscontent/subsc ... Show More

The First Family – Ali (ra) and Fatima (ra) Both Ali and Fatima were raised by the beloved Prophet ﷺ and had a special place in his heart. They were married by the Prophet ﷺ then counseled by him. Through their blessed marriage, a community came together and a community remains i ... Show More