Islamic History Podcast

252 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 313 ratings

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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Episodes

The Special Relationship 2

April 22, 2024 00:01 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Does the U.S. benefit from the special relationship?

The Special Relationship 1

April 16, 2024 19:18 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Why does the United States support Israel?

Bonus: Umayyad Caliphate 3-1

January 29, 2024 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

A portion of the first episode of the third season of the Umayyad Caliphate.

9-16: The Mughals Part 2 - Farrukh Siyar’s Folly

January 22, 2024 00:01 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

Farrukh Siyar angers the wrong people. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-16"

9-16: Farrukh Siyar’s Folly

January 22, 2024 00:01 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

Farrukh Siyar angers the wrong people. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-16"

9-15: The Mughals Part 2 - Farrukh Siyar’s Revolt

January 15, 2024 00:01 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MB

Farrukh Siyar revolts against Jahandar. Download my notes for this episode by joining the Telegram group and searching for "9-15".

9-15: Farrukh Siyar’s Revolt

January 15, 2024 00:01 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MB

Farrukh Siyar revolts against Jahandar. Download my notes for this episode by joining the Telegram group and searching for "9-15".

9-14: The Mughals Part 2 - Jahandar’s Alliance

January 08, 2024 00:01 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

A new alliance brings a new Emperor. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-14"

9-14: Jahandar’s Alliance

January 08, 2024 00:01 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

A new alliance brings a new Emperor. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-14"

9-13: The Mughals Part 2 - Bahadur Shah’s Reign

January 01, 2024 00:01 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MB

The short reign of Bahadur Shah, Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-13"

9-13: Bahadur Shah’s Reign

January 01, 2024 00:01 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MB

The short reign of Bahadur Shah, Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-13"

9-12: Aurangzeb’s Jizyah

December 25, 2023 00:01 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

Why did Aurangzeb impose the jizyah? Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-12"

9-12: The Mughals Part 2 - Aurangzeb’s Jizyah

December 25, 2023 00:01 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

Why did Aurangzeb impose the jizyah? Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-12"

9-11: The Mughals Part 2 - Aurangzeb’s Demise

December 18, 2023 00:01 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

The final days of Aurangzeb. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-11"

9-11: Aurangzeb’s Demise

December 18, 2023 00:01 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

The final days of Aurangzeb. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-11"

9-10: The Mughals Part 2 - Aurangzeb’s Enemies

December 04, 2023 00:01 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MB

Aurangzeb fights Afghans, English, Marathas, and Rajputs. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-10"

9-10: Aurangzeb’s Enemies

December 04, 2023 00:01 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MB

Aurangzeb fights Afghans, English, Marathas, and Rajputs. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-10"

9-9: Aurangzeb’s Problems

November 20, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MB

The Marathas and the Deccan are problems for Aurangzeb. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-9"

9-9: The Mughals Part 2 - Aurangzeb’s Problems

November 20, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MB

The Marathas and the Deccan are problems for Aurangzeb. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-9"

9-8: Aurangzeb’s Brothers

November 13, 2023 00:01 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

A winner emerges from the fratricidal war. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-8"

9-8: The Mughals Part 2 - Aurangzeb’s Brothers

November 13, 2023 00:01 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MB

A winner emerges from the fratricidal war. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-8"

9-7: The Mughals Part 2 - Shah Jahan’s Sons

November 06, 2023 00:01 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

The fratricidal war begins. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-7"

9-7: Shah Jahan’s Sons

November 06, 2023 00:01 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

The fratricidal war begins. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-7"

9-6: The Mughals Part 2 - Shah Jahan’s Ambition

October 30, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MB

Shah Jahan's ambitions cause problems for the Mughals. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-6"

9-6: Shah Jahan’s Ambition

October 30, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MB

Shah Jahan's ambitions cause problems for the Mughals. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-6"

9-5: Shah Jahan’s Rise

October 23, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

The death of Jahangir and the rise of Shah Jahan. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-5"

9-5: The Mughals Part 2 - Shah Jahan’s Rise

October 23, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

The death of Jahangir and the rise of Shah Jahan. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-5"

Bonus: Gaza 2023

October 16, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MB

Discussing the recent events in Gaza

9-4: The Mughals Part 2 - Jahangir’s Troubles

October 05, 2023 02:12 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MB

As Jahangir grows sicker and more dependent on his wife and opium, a political scuffle begins. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-4"

9-4: Jahangir’s Troubles

October 05, 2023 02:12 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MB

As Jahangir grows sicker and more dependent on his wife and opium, a political scuffle begins. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-4"

9-3: Jehangir’s Family

September 25, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

Jehangir deals with a rebellion led by his son. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-3"

9-3: The Mughals Part 2 - Jehangir’s Family

September 25, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

Jehangir deals with a rebellion led by his son. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-3"

9-2: Akbar’s Death

September 18, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MB

The death and legacy of Akbar the Great. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-2"

9-2: The Mughals Part 2 - Akbar’s Death

September 18, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MB

The death and legacy of Akbar the Great. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-2"

9-1: Akbar’s Administration

September 11, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB

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

9-1: The Mughals Part 2 - Akbar’s Administration

September 11, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB

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

9-0 Introduction

September 04, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MB

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

9-0: The Mughals Part 2 - Introduction

September 04, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MB

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

Afghanistan 1-1: The Chaos Begins

May 31, 2023 00:52 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MB

The political history of Afghanistan from 1826 to 1978. It's not good.

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-13: Al-Andalus

May 31, 2023 00:45 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

The Umayyad forces complete the conquest of North Africa, then cross over into Iberia.

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-11: Sindh 1

May 31, 2023 00:41 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

Hajjaj ibn Yusuf sends his young cousin, Muhammad ibn al-Qasim, east to capture Sindh.

The Umayyad Caliphate 2-1: The Peacock Army 1

May 31, 2023 00:26 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MB

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.

The Umayyad Caliphate 1-1: Introduction

May 30, 2023 23:58 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MB

Discussing the development of the Islamic Caliphate from the death of Prophet Muhammad to the death of Ibn Zubayr.

Saladin 19 - The Battle of Hattin

May 30, 2023 01:19 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

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. ...