Islamic History Podcast

How did Akbar manage his sprawling empire? Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-1"

Introducing Season 9 of the Islamic History Podcast where we continue the story of the Mughal Empire.

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.

Akbar tries to remove all religious divisions in his empire by creating a new religion. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-16"

Akbar neutralizes the Rajputs using a combination of diplomacy and warfare. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-16"

Akbar is only a teenager when he becomes the Mughal emperor and everyone wants a piece of him. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-14"

India is in chaos and the people want Humayun to come back. Can he pull off one of the greatest comebacks in history? Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-13"

After losing his empire, Humayun receives help from an unlikely source: the Safavid Empire. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-12"

As Humayun struggles to establish his authority, Portugal struggles to create a new trade network in the subcontinent. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-11"

With the Rajputs pacified for the time being, Babur turns his attention to his Afghan enemies. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-10"

Babur has two major obstacles standing in his way in India. One of them, is the Rajputs, a mighty warrior caste. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-9"

Babur begins his first raids into India setting the stage for the establishment of the Mughal Dynasty. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-8"

Babur begins his invasion of Afghanistan but has to deal with the Uzbek warlord, Shaybani Khan. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-7"

The early life of Babur and his attempts to capture Samarkand. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-6"

Discussing the rise and conquests of Timur the Lame. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-5"

Discussing the breakup of the Mongol Empire. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-4"

Hulegu Khan and the Ilkhanate initiated a siege on the Abbasid capital of Baghdad in 1258. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-3"

Genghis Khan leads his Mongol army into Central Asia. One of his first opponents is the Muslim Khwarezm Shah Empire. This begins the long, bloody, and brutal Mongol invasion of the Muslim world. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-2"

In this episode, we discuss the rise of Genghis Khan, and how he united the Mongol tribes and began expanding into China and Central Asia. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-1"

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.

Closing thoughts on the Bosnian War.

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.

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.

In the summer of 1995, the Muslim enclaves of Srebrenica and Zepe fall to the Serbs.

Frustrated with the European's and UN's handling of the violence in Bosnia, the United States takes a more active role.

NATO’s Shift to Military Intervention became the inevitable turning point in the Bosnian War after years of humanitarian catastrophe and diplomatic deadlock. This episode explores the lopsided Owen-Stoltenberg Plan, a "Union of Three Republics" that the Bosnian Assembly ultimately rejected as it rewarded territorial conquest. We take a harrowing look at the Bureaucracy and Brutality of Ethnic Cleansing, specifically the "non-violent" administrative terror used to purge the city of Banja Luka. The narrative also examines the broader context of The Incompetence of the United Nations during the mid-1990s, highlighting how failures in Somalia and Rwanda influenced the paralysis of UNPROFOR. Finally, we detail the tragic Struggle of Enclaves and Safe Areas, where the shelling of Goražde and the horrific Markale Marketplace Massacre finally forced the Western powers to show "backbone" through the first NATO combat actions in the alliance's history.

The systemic failure of the United Nations to intervene effectively during the Bosnian War remains one of the most tragic chapters of the 20th century. This episode explores the UNPROFOR mandate and military failure, examining how peacekeepers were restricted from stopping the carnage while civilians were slaughtered in plain sight. We delve into the controversy of General Louis Mackenzie, whose "equal blame" narrative shaped global perception, and the diplomatic shortcomings of Boutros Boutros-Ghali’s leadership, which many Bosniaks viewed as a betrayal. The video also provides a harrowing look at the systemic atrocities and concentration camps such as Omska, where the reality of genocide was captured by international journalists. Finally, we analyze the Lasva Valley Campaign and the Croat-Bosniak conflict, detailing the horrific massacre at Ahmići and the shifting alliances that left the Bosniak people fighting for survival on two fronts.