Yasir Qadhi The Mongol Invasion- How the Ummah Rose Again
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Aug 25, 2025 The podcast dives into the devastating Mongol invasions and their impact on the Islamic world, highlighting the immense loss and destruction from 1219 to 1258 CE. Despite this tragedy, a fascinating narrative unfolds of resilience and intellectual revival, as noted by historical accounts. It emphasizes Allah’s enduring promise to protect the Muslim ummah, showcasing how adversaries can transform into allies. The cyclical nature of Islamic history reveals that even amidst tragedy, like the fall of Baghdad, hope and revival always find a way to emerge.
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Mongol Onslaught Was Long And Transformative
- The Mongol invasions were a prolonged series of attacks spanning decades, not a one-time event starting in 1219.
- Their campaigns reshaped the Muslim world politically and demographically and culminated in Baghdad's destruction in 1258 CE.
Ibn al-Athir's Harrowing Eyewitness Account
- Ibn al-Athir, an eyewitness historian, described the calamity as the obituary of Islam and wished he had never been born to see it.
- He reports Baghdad's streets flowed with blood and that he could not bear to write about the destruction.
Decline Preceded The Invasion
- The Abbasid polity had already declined before the Mongols, with fragmented principalities and weak central authority.
- This internal decay made the empire vulnerable and limited unified resistance against the invaders.
