Episode 3: The birth of a caliphate| Listen on Anghami

Aug 2020

Episode 4: Abu Bakr

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

30m 22s

Sep 2020

Episode 5: Wasteful wars

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

24m 6s

Sep 2020

Episode 6: Omar ibn il Khattab

The reign of Abu Bakr lasted a little over two years, and he kept Omar close in order to prepare him for the role of caliph. But the leadership of the community Omar inherited came with the burden of waging two simultaneous wars against empires that had bordered the Arabs for as ... Show More

24m 50s

Jul 2021

Ep. 5 - Forever An Ansari | His Hajj Story

<p>The opening of Makkah was a momentous event, but it was immediately followed by challenges. After the Battle of Hunayn, whisperings of discontent arose among the Ansar. But in a speech that left everyone present in tears, the Prophet ﷺ reassured the hearts of the people of Mad ... Show More

15m 18s

Jun 2023

Safiyya bint Huyayy (ra): A Heart of Gold | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman

From the lineage of a noble Prophet, Safiyya was viewed with deep suspicion at times due to her roots. But she shined most with the Prophet ﷺ in regards to her love, care, and empathy.

1 h

Aug 2023

Abu Dujana (ra): The Red Bandana

Only one man was worthy of fighting with the sword of the Prophet ﷺ, and he proved that he would honor it in more ways than one. The story of Abu Dujana (ra) is a story of a man who displayed bravery in the most difficult moments of battle, and integrity in every moment of his li ... Show More

50m 41s

Dec 2016

Surah 037 - AS-SAFFAT (THOSE WHO SET THE RANKS) - سورة الصافات

Name The name is derived from the word was saaffat with which the Surah begins. Period of Revelation The subject matter and the style show that this Surah probably was sent down in the middle of the Makkan period, or perhaps in the last stage of the middle Makkan period. The ... Show More

15m 31s

Sep 2023

Asim ibn Thabit (ra): Protector of Faith

Asim (ra) was one of the very first to protect our Prophet ﷺ, and of the most beloved companions of them all. Though he was pursued in vengence by an ambushing tribe, he was given a miracle through his last prayer witnessed even by his most hateful enemies.

43m 51s

Oct 2020

Surah Al Imran: Family of Imran - Verse 21 - Killing Muhammad (PBUH)

There were many attempts by the enemies of Muhammad to kill him. The assassination plots -some were very sophisticated- started in Mecca in the early days of Islam. However, all the efforts of the Messenger's enemies were foolish. Why? Find the answer in this week's Podcast.

6m 56s

Aug 2023

Burayda ibn al-Husayb (ra): An Unlikely Convert

When the Prophet ﷺ suddenly encounters a chief of a nomad tribe during the Hijra, more people embrace Islam in the desert in an instant than at any point in the years preceding of the Prophetic call.

12m 39s

May 2022

Death / Martyrdom of the Prophet - Ramadan Reflections 30

<p>The Quran makes it clear to Muslims that we are not a cult of  personalities. We do not worship people – neither Prophets, Messengers,  Imams, nor scholars. We worship Allah. However, as Prophet Muhammad  plays such a prominent role in Islam, some people felt th ... Show More

12m 4s