Islamic History Podcast
Islamic History Podcast
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.
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May 30, 2023 • 26min
The Umayyad Caliphate 1-1: Introduction
Discussing the development of the Islamic Caliphate from the death of Prophet Muhammad to the death of Ibn Zubayr.
May 30, 2023 • 28min
Saladin 19 - The Battle of Hattin
As-Salaamu Alaikum, welcome back to Islamic History Exclusive.
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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.
May 30, 2023 • 29min
Saladin 3: Crusader Conquest of Jerusalem 1
The Crusaders have reached Jerusalem and prepare for a siege and assault.
May 30, 2023 • 33min
Ibn Zubayr 6 - The Penitents and Mukhtar
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.
Apr 17, 2023 • 32min
8-16: The Mughals Part 1 - Akbar and Religion
Akbar tries to remove all religious divisions in his empire by creating a new religion.
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Apr 10, 2023 • 31min
8-15: The Mughals Part 1 - Akbar and the Rajputs
Akbar neutralizes the Rajputs using a combination of diplomacy and warfare.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 32min
8-14: The Mughals Part 1 - Akbar and his Handlers
Akbar is only a teenager when he becomes the Mughal emperor and everyone wants a piece of him.
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Mar 27, 2023 • 31min
8-13: The Mughals Part 1 - Humayun and Akbar
India is in chaos and the people want Humayun to come back. Can he pull off one of the greatest comebacks in history?
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Mar 20, 2023 • 31min
8-12: The Mughals Part 1 - Humayun and the Safavids
After losing his empire, Humayun receives help from an unlikely source: the Safavid Empire.
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Mar 13, 2023 • 33min
8-11: The Mughals Part 1 - Humayun and the Portuguese
As Humayun struggles to establish his authority, Portugal struggles to create a new trade network in the subcontinent.
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