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.
Episodes
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Jun 21, 2022 • 30min
Replay: Freemasons And Islam
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.
Jun 13, 2022 • 23min
Bonus: Sokoto Caliphate 2
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.
May 30, 2022 • 1h 15min
Bonus: Somalia and Islam 2
Mohammed Artan joins us again to drop knowledge on Islam in Somalia and East Africa.
May 16, 2022 • 40min
Bonus: Sokoto Caliphate 1
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.
Apr 27, 2022 • 26min
Bonus: Ibn Fadlan 2
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.
Apr 11, 2022 • 25min
Bonus: Ibn Fadlan 1
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
Mar 28, 2022 • 45min
Bonus: Vikings And Muslims
A few interesting historical interactions between Vikings and Muslims.
Mar 21, 2022 • 33min
7-17: Final Analysis
Closing thoughts on the Bosnian War.
Mar 14, 2022 • 44min
7-16: The Bosnia War - Kosovo and Milosevic
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.
Mar 7, 2022 • 38min
7-15: The Bosnia War - Bosnia and Dayton
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.
