3-9: Sunnis And Shias

In this episode of the Umayyad Caliphate, we continue our exploration of Caliph Hisham ibn Abdul Malik’s reign as the Umayyad Caliphate faces mounting crises across its vast empire. The year is 110 AH (728 CE), and the empire’s edges are on fire. In the Caucasus, Maslamah ibn Abd ... Show More

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In this special recap episode, we revisit the grand saga of the Mughal Empire—its rise, zenith, and eventual decline. From Babur’s bold conquests to Aurangzeb’s vast reign, we reflect on the emperors, battles, culture, and legacies that shaped South Asia’s history. Join us as we ... Show More

‏كتاب يتحدث عن نشأة الشيعة وأفكارهم 

In this episode we discuss the formation of Shia orthodoxy. Picking up from our earlier episode on early Shi’ism we explore how the experience of persecution under the Umayyads and Abbasid shaped Shia thought and doctrine. We discuss the Muhammad al Baqir and Jaffar as Sadiq and ... Show More

‏كتاب يعرض نشأة الشيعة وأفكارهم 

‏كتاب يعرض نشأة الشيعة وأفكارهم 

‏كتاب يعرض نشأة الشيعة وأفكارهم 

‏كتاب يعرض نشأة الشيعة وأفكارهم 

‏كتاب يعرض نشأة الشيعة وأفكارهم 

Synopsis: A series going over the doctrines of the Imamiyyah Shia faith in a concise manner, based on the book of Ayatullah Shaykh Jafar Subhani "Doctrines of Shi`i Islam: A Compendium of Imami Beliefs and Practices" 

This episode traces the early developments of Shi’ism. In it we discuss the original schism of authority, how the Shiatul Ali form and the compromise that is reached by the community. We talk about how the divisions between the different tribes reflect the alignments of Pre-Islam ... Show More

Uncover the distinction between these categories and their significance within Islamic teachings, as well as the importance of seeking forgiveness.