Many people mark the beginning of Uthman’s troubles with the loss of the Prophet’s rings.
But things really got bad for Uthman when he lost the support of the esteemed companion, Ammar ibn Yasir.
The antagonism against Uthman was growing in three main locations: Egypt, Kufah, and Basrah. The rest of the empire was calm and had no problems with his administ ... Show More
Mar 2026
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 2026
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
Dec 2020
Surah Al Imran: Family of Imran - Verse 26 - Omar and His Son
A man came to Omar ibn al-Khattab, the second caliph of the Muslims, and said, "O Omar, if we lose you, we should appoint your son Abdullah as caliph. Listen to Omar's response in this week's Al Imran English Quran Tafsir video.
7m 14s