TRIGGERnometry The Real History of Islam with Raymond Ibrahim
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Dec 14, 2025 
Raymond Ibrahim, an American author and Middle East specialist, delves into the complex history of Islam and its interactions with the West. He explores the evolution of jihad, the rapid Arab conquests, and the impacts on Europe during the Dark Ages. Ibrahim argues that the Islamic Golden Age was significantly influenced by non-Muslim scholars and critiques colonialism's misunderstood contributions. He discusses modern radicalism, the potential for reform in Islam, and why he believes Islam conflicts with Western values. A thought-provoking conversation!
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Muhammad's Strategic Fusion Of Tribe And Theology
- Muhammad fused tribal raiding culture with theology to incentivize conquest and loyalty.
- This fusion turned plunder into piety and rewarded warriors with paradise or worldly booty.
Why The Arab Conquests Defy Easy Explanation
- The rapid 7th-century Arab conquests remain historically puzzling and debated by historians.
- Explanations include exhausted Byzantine/Persian rivals, desert warfare advantage, and doctrinal incentives for jihad.
Century Of Conquest: North Africa To Spain
- By 711 the Arabs had conquered all of North Africa and entered Spain, seizing key Christian ecclesiastical centers.
- Raymond notes this transformed the old Christian world and shocked medieval Europe.
