The survival of the Muslim nation following the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) relied entirely on the grand strategy of Abu Bakr in unifying the Arabian Peninsula during the turbulent Ridda Wars.
This episode of the Islamic History Podcast explores the chaotic period when tribes across Arabia broke their allegiance to Medina. We analyze the true nature of ... Show More
Mar 2
The Caliphate in Chaos | IHP 11-2
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
2h 22m
Feb 9
America’s ICE Crackdown: Raids, Killings and Public Outcry
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
1h 8m
Sep 2022
Battle of Khandaq: Allied Enemy Forces - Pt 1
All the Muslim's enemies band together in a final attempt to defeat them.In the year 5 AH, the two banished Jewish tribes ally with the Meccans to mobilizing the masses for the ultimate battle against the Muslims, in what would later be known as the Battle of the Azhab, aka Battl ... Show More
49m 9s
Oct 2021
The Constitution of Medina
The Prophet Muhammad had been invited to Medina to quell tensions in the city. With a few months of arriving, he created a social contract between the different tribes in they city, specifying the behaviors expected from each group: Ansar, Muhajireen, Jews, and PolythiestsPractic ... Show More
51m 34s