2-12: Assassination And Election

The military doctrine of Marwan II reshaped the final years of the Umayyad Dynasty as he attempted to stabilize a rapidly fracturing empire. In this episode of the Islamic History Podcast, we explore the chaotic period leading to the end of the Umayyad Caliphate, starting with th ... Show More

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

With the confusion of Omar’s assassination and succession behind them, the Arabs were now ready to welcome the reign of yet another of their prophet’s close companions. In this episode we’ll talk more about the new caliph, and take a tour of his many and growing domains. 

This episode covers the schism betweeen Sunnism and Shi’ism, detailing how historical circumstances and experiences are overlaid with theological significance. Focusing on the experience of the Muslim community during the early fitnas we discuss how political movements about legi ... Show More

The widespread injustice and oppression will be restored with justice and righteousness with the rise and unity of the truthful victors of Allah, with the rise of a leader and Caliph, the Mahdi, the descension of the son of Maryam, Prophet Jesus (AS) and the defeat of the Dajjal ... Show More

The unprecedented loss of Arab life at the battle of Siffin put an end to any illusions of the sanctity of muslim blood, an important pillar underpinning the umma’s unity. Arabs began withdrawing their support for the caliph in growing numbers, revealing the resurgence of the old ... Show More

The widespread injustice and oppression will be restored with justice and righteousness with the rise and unity of the truthful victors of Allah, with the rise of a leader and Caliph, the Mahdi, the descension of the son of Maryam, Prophet Jesus (AS) and the defeat of the Dajjal ... Show More

Since the demise of the Ottoman Caliphate, the Muslim world has moved from one crisis to another. The parlous state of the ummah is now the subject of many discussions and numerous Islamic groups have attempted to find the magic formula to reverse this decline. Invariably and cor ... Show More

Khutbah 

The umma spiraled further into disorder and civil war after the sudden death of the caliph and the subsequent collapse of Umayyad authority. Ibn il Zubayr’s candidacy was transformed from an unlikely proposition to a victory by default as he became the last man standing. Despite ... Show More

Review of Chronological order of events so far 2. The Prophet’s pbuh Wives in chronological order and detail 3. The Conquest of Makkah p.1 4. The controversial 12 who were sentenced to death by the Prophet pbuh 

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