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We often overlook Islamic history as a learning tool. The history of Islam is not only important for Muslims, but important for everyone. Islam and the people who call themselves Muslims have made an enormous impact on our world. The Islamic History Podcast is about discovering that history in a fun and interesting way.
The great North African polymath Abd ar-Raḥmān Ibn Khaldūn once observed "The past resembles the future more than one drop of water resembles another." That sentiment guides the spirit of this bimonthly podcast on Islamic History for the contemporary Muslim mind, we will explore themes of continuity, change and evolution. Join us on this journey as we seek to answer the question "What can past teach us about the present?"
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India is in chaos and the people want Humayun to come back. Can he pull off one of the greatest comebacks in history?Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
After losing his empire, Humayun receives help from an unlikely source: the Safavid Empire.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
As Humayun struggles to establish his authority, Portugal struggles to create a new trade network in the subcontinent.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
With the Rajputs pacified for the time being, Babur turns his attention to his Afghan enemies.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Babur has two major obstacles standing in his way in India. One of them, are the Rajputs, a mighty warrior caste.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Babur begins his first raids into India setting the stage for the establishment of the Mughal Dynasty.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Babur begins his invasion of Afghanistan but has to deal with the Uzbek warlord, Shaybani Khan.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
The early life of Babur and his attempts to capture Samarkand.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Discussing the rise and conquests of Timur the Lame.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Discussing the breakup of the Mongol Empire.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Hulegu Khan and the Ilkhanate initiates a siege on the Abbasid capital of Baghdad in 1258.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Genghis Khan leads his Mongol army into Central Asia. One of his first opponents, is the Muslim Khwarezm Shah Empire. This begins the long, bloody, and brutal Mongol invasion of the Muslim world.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
In this episode, we discuss the rise of Genghis Khan, and how he united the Mongol tribes and began expanding into China and Central Asia.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Introducing the Mughal EmpireAf Abu Ibrahim Ismail
The Muslim soldiers of the Abbasid Caliphate prepare to face off with the Chinese soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
The Battle of Talas was a pivotal moment in history and one of the earliest engagements between Muslim and Chinese forces. This battle involved the forces of the new Abbasid Caliphate, going up against a resurgent Tang Dynasty. Both empires wanted to secure their hold over Central Asia and its valuable Silk Road routes. This episode discusses the o…
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In this episode, I interview Brother Wali Muhammad, an elder from my local Masjid. We discuss his journey growing up a black man in North Carolina and how he went from Christianity to the Nation of Islam and finally to mainstream Islam.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Politics in the Mughal capital of Delhi have a major impact on Malik Ambar's desire to keep Ahmadnagar independent.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Malik Ambar continues to lead the Ahmadnagar Sultanate's resistance against the Mughal Empire.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Malik Ambar was an East African Muslim who was also the effective ruler of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in the Deccan region of India. In this episode, we'll discuss Malik Ambar's rise to power in the Deccan.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
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Bonus: Islam, Slavery, And Africa 3
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Part 3 of a collaboration with Maajid Hussain of the Islamic Vibes Podcast discussing Islam, slavery, and Africa.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
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Part 2 of a collaboration with Maajid Hussain of the Islamic Vibes Podcast discussing Islam, slavery, and Africa.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
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This is a collaboration with Maajid Hussain of the Islamic Vibes Podcast discussing Islam, slavery, and Africa. Basically, Muslim’s role in the African slave trade. That is, Muslims in general, and Arabs in particular.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
With Hijra from Gobir, Shehu Uthman dan Fodiyo launches a jihad against the rulers of Hausaland. Little by little, the Sokoto Caliphate begins to take shape.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Mohammed Artan joins us again to drop knowledge on Islam in Somalia and East Africa.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
The Sokoto Caliphate was one of the most influential and famous sub-Saharan Islamic empires. Founded by Shehu Uthman dan Fodio, the Sokoto Caliphate was born from a struggle against injustice. Read and download some of Shehu Uthman dan Fodio's works.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
While in Volga Bulgaria, Ibn Fadlan witnesses a Viking funeral and records what he saw. We'll also compare the historical Ibn Fadlan to the Hollywood version.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Ibn Fadlan traveled to the land of the Volga Bulgarians as part of an embassy from the Abbasid Caliph. While there, he encountered a group of Vikings and recorded what he witnessedAf Abu Ibrahim Ismail
A few interesting historical interactions between Vikings and Muslims.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Closing thoughts on the Bosnian War.Af Muttaqi Ismail
2 million ethnic-Albanian Kosovars are ruled by 200000 Serbs. Serbian President, Slobodan Milosevic, built his political platform on repressing the Kosovars. And they're tired of it.Af Muttaqi Ismail
After the fall of Srebrenica and Zepe, and another market attack, the United States is finally ready to take the lead in ending the war in Bosnia.Af Muttaqi Ismail
In the summer of 1995, the Muslim enclaves of Srebrenica and Zepe fall to the Serbs.Af Muttaqi Ismail
Frustrated with the European's and UN's handling of the violence in Bosnia, the United States takes a more active role.Af Muttaqi Ismail
After a deadly market massacre and a siege on Gorazde, the United Nations finally calls on NATO to conduct airstrikes.Af Muttaqi Ismail
The United Nations played a dubious role in the Bosnian War. The UN did little to stop the violence and their presence actually enabled the Bosnian Serbs to commit atrocities.Af Muttaqi Ismail
As the war intensifies in late 1992, the Bosniaks are faced with a new enemy: their former Croatian allies.Af Muttaqi Ismail
With the violence in Croatia complete, all eyes turn to Bosnia which is also considering seceding from Yugoslavia.Af Muttaqi Ismail
Tensions rise in Yugoslavia as up and coming politician, Slobodan Milosevic, pushes an aggressive form of Serb nationalism.Af Muttaqi Ismail
Two world wars change the fate of the Balkans forever. Marshal Josep Broz Tito to rises to power as the leader of Yugoslavia.Af Muttaqi Ismail
Bosnia becomes part of the Austria-Hungary Kingdom in 1878. For the first time ever, Bosnian Muslims are under the authority of a non-Muslim government.Af Muttaqi Ismail
We look at how Islam came to Bosnia and the impact of Ottoman and Islamic culture on Bosnia.Af Muttaqi Ismail
The Byzantine Empire (what's left of it, anyway) has been a thorn in the Ottoman's side for too long. Sultan Mehmed II prepares to conquer Constantinople.Af Muttaqi Ismail
Shocked by the Ottoman victory at Kosovo in 1389, Western and Eastern Europe unite in a Crusade to drive them out of the Balkans for good.Af Muttaqi Ismail
Prince Lazar of Serbia leads a Christian coalition against the Ottomans who are rapidly expanding into the Balkans.Af Muttaqi Ismail
From the steppes of Central Asia, thousands of Turkish people migrate to Anatolia and the Middle East. These new arrivals become first the Seljuk Turks, then the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum, and finally, the Osmanlis.Af Muttaqi Ismail
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7-0: The Bosnian War of the 1990's
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Here's what's going to happen during Season 7 of the Islamic History PodcastAf Muttaqi Ismail
Mohammed Artan joins us to talk about the history of Islam in Somalia. Mohammed Artan was born in Somalia, raised in the Netherlands, and currently lives in England. He is the director and founder of Looh Press, a publishing company specializing in Islamic, African, and Somali studies resources. Click here to get the show notes for this episode. Cl…
Final words and analysis regarding the current situation in the Middle East.Af Abu Ibrahim Ismail
