A portion of the first episode of the third season of the Umayyad Caliphate.

The political history of Afghanistan from 1826 to 1978. It's not good.

The Umayyad forces complete the conquest of North Africa, then cross over into Iberia.  

Hajjaj ibn Yusuf sends his young cousin, Muhammad ibn al-Qasim, east to capture Sindh.  

Beginning of the Umayyad Caliphate Season 2. We recap Season 1, provide expectations for Season 2, and continue our discussion of Ibn al-Ash'ath's rebellion.  

Discussing the development of the Islamic Caliphate from the death of Prophet Muhammad to the death of Ibn Zubayr.

As-Salaamu Alaikum, welcome back to Islamic History Exclusive.  This is the podcast exclusively for Patreon subscribers of the Islamic History Podcast.  In this series, we are going over the life of Salahuddin al-Ayyubi known to the west as Saladin.  In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the Battle of Hattin. But before we get into that, let's begin with a recap of where we are so far. 1. From 1183 to 1185, Salahuddin launches several raids into Frankish Palestine and Transjordan 2. The Franks, stymied by infighting and weak leadership, are unable to respond appropriately 3. Baldwin IV dies in 1186 and his eight-year-old nephew, Baldwin V takes the throne 4. Salahuddin falls gravely ill in the winter of 1186 and his empire almost disintegrates 5. Once he recovers, Salahuddin makes peace with the Zengis and Mosul becomes a vassal And with that, let’s discuss the Battle of Hattin, one of the most important events in Muslim history.

The Crusaders have reached Jerusalem and prepare for a siege and assault.

Ibn Zubayr's governor is in Kufah but the Shiite's do not recognize his authority. Two groups of Shiites are growing in Kufah and they want to get revenge for Husayn ibn Ali's death.

Introducing the Mughal Empire

The Muslim soldiers of the Abbasid Caliphate prepare to face off with the Chinese soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.

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 origins of the two sides in this conflict.

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.

Politics in the Mughal capital of Delhi have a major impact on Malik Ambar's desire to keep Ahmadnagar independent.

Malik Ambar continues to lead the Ahmadnagar Sultanate's resistance against the Mughal Empire.

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.

Part 3 of a collaboration with Maajid Hussain of the Islamic Vibes Podcast discussing Islam, slavery, and Africa.

Part 2 of a collaboration with Maajid Hussain of the Islamic Vibes Podcast discussing Islam, slavery, and Africa.

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.

Originally aired: December 22, 2019 Why are so many Muslims distrustful of the Freemasons? In this episode, we'll explore the history of Freemasons and their relationship, if any, to Islam.

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.

Mohammed Artan joins us again to drop knowledge on Islam in Somalia and East Africa.

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.

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.

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 witnessed

A few interesting historical interactions between Vikings and Muslims.

Here's what's going to happen during Season 7 of the Islamic History Podcast

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. Click here to become a member of Islamic History Exclusive.

Welcome to Season 6 of the Islamic History Podcast. In this season, we will discuss 100 years of Middle Eastern history after the fall of the Ottoman Empire.  We will begin with the aftermath of the World War I and end with the election of Donald Trump. Looking for bonus material?  Become a member at Islamic History Exclusive.

Hassam Munir calls himself the “brofessor of Islamic History”, because his goal is to bridge the gap between academia and the general public in the field of Islamic history. Born in Pakistan, he has lived in Toronto, Canada for the past 20 years. He completed a BA in History and Communication Studies from York University in 2017, and is now pursuing an MA in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern History from the University of Toronto, 2020. Hassam is also Public Relations Manager and a research fellow at the Yaqeen Institute of Islamic Research. In October 2017, he was recognized by Heritage Toronto as an ‘Emerging Historian’ in the city. He has a broad range of experience in the fields of journalism and public history. Click here to read Br. Hassam's personal blog. Click here to read Br. Hassam's work with Yaqeen Institute.

The story of the interaction between the Ismaili Assassins, Salahuddeen al-Ayubi, and the Mongols.

As Ali struggled against the Khawarij, his grip on the Caliphate began to slip. Support the podcast by making a pledge at Patreon.com/IslamicHistory