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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.
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.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Mohammed Artan joins us again to drop knowledge on Islam in Somalia and East Africa.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
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.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
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.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
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 witnessedBy Abu Ibrahim Ismail
A few interesting historical interactions between Vikings and Muslims.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Closing thoughts on the Bosnian War.By Muttaqi Ismail
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.By Muttaqi Ismail
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.By Muttaqi Ismail
A discussion on the history of the current Ukraine conflict and how it may impact the Muslim world.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
In the summer of 1995, the Muslim enclaves of Srebrenica and Zepe fall to the Serbs.By Muttaqi Ismail
Frustrated with the European's and UN's handling of the violence in Bosnia, the United States takes a more active role.By Muttaqi Ismail
After a deadly market massacre and a siege on Gorazde, the United Nations finally calls on NATO to conduct airstrikes.By Muttaqi Ismail
The United Nations played a dubious role in the Bosnian War. The UN did little to stop the violence and their presence actually enabled the Bosnian Serbs to commit atrocities.By Muttaqi Ismail
As the war intensifies in late 1992, the Bosniaks are faced with a new enemy: their former Croatian allies.By Muttaqi Ismail
With the violence in Croatia complete, all eyes turn to Bosnia which is also considering seceding from Yugoslavia.By Muttaqi Ismail
Tensions rise in Yugoslavia as up and coming politician, Slobodan Milosevic, pushes an aggressive form of Serb nationalism.By Muttaqi Ismail
Two world wars change the fate of the Balkans forever. Marshal Josep Broz Tito to rises to power as the leader of Yugoslavia.By Muttaqi Ismail
Bosnia becomes part of the Austria-Hungary Kingdom in 1878. For the first time ever, Bosnian Muslims are under the authority of a non-Muslim government.By Muttaqi Ismail
We look at how Islam came to Bosnia and the impact of Ottoman and Islamic culture on Bosnia.By Muttaqi Ismail
The Byzantine Empire (what's left of it, anyway) has been a thorn in the Ottoman's side for too long. Sultan Mehmed II prepares to conquer Constantinople.By Muttaqi Ismail
Shocked by the Ottoman victory at Kosovo in 1389, Western and Eastern Europe unite in a Crusade to drive them out of the Balkans for good.By Muttaqi Ismail
Prince Lazar of Serbia leads a Christian coalition against the Ottomans who are rapidly expanding into the Balkans.By Muttaqi Ismail
From the steppes of Central Asia, thousands of Turkish people migrate to Anatolia and the Middle East. These new arrivals become first the Seljuk Turks, then the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum, and finally, the Osmanlis.By Muttaqi Ismail
Here's what's going to happen during Season 7 of the Islamic History PodcastBy Muttaqi Ismail
Mohammed Artan joins us to talk about the history of Islam in Somalia. Mohammed Artan was born in Somalia, raised in the Netherlands, and currently lives in England. He is the director and founder of Looh Press, a publishing company specializing in Islamic, African, and Somali studies resources. Click here to get the show notes for this episode. Cl…
Final words and analysis regarding the current situation in the Middle East.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
The Arab Spring brings even more turmoil to the Middle East while Hamas and Fatah battle for control of Palestine. And in Iraq, the Insurgency morphs into a new threat called DAESH.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Things get worse in both Iraq and Palestine. The Second Intifada leads to more deaths on both sides. Meanwhile, the insurgency in Iraq is in full force.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
The Middle East peace process begins to fracture as Israel adopts a harder stance. Things get worse for the Palestinians after the 9-11 attacks. And then the US launches another war against Iraq.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
The Eighties are full of turmoil with a civil war in Lebanon, a war between Iran and Iraq, and the First Intifada. But the world is hopeful for peace between Palestine and Israel.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
After the 1948 war, the Middle East is in turmoil with constant conflict between Israel and the Arab nations. At the same time, a civil war is brewing in Lebanon.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
After the British mandate ends, Israel declares its independence. The Arab League declares war and the 1948 Arab-Israeli War is underway.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
A new German threat forces the world to focus on Europe. This new world war will change the fate of the Middle East, especially Palestine, forever.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
With Sharif Hussein losing British support, Abdul Aziz ibn Saud prepares to invade the Hijaz. This will lead to the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Mustafa Kemal leads the Turkish Nationalists against the foreign occupiers. However, the British and Greeks are determined to stop him.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Abdul Aziz ibn Saud, the ruler of Najd, prepares to invade the Hijaz but the British make him back down. Having defeated the Rashidis, the Hashemites are the last significant rival to Saudi dominance in Arabia.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
In the eighteenth century, a Muslim scholar named Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab begins teaching his literalist interpretation of Islam in central Arabia. He teams up with a local governor named Muhammad ibn Saud to conquer Arabia.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Prince Faisal really wants Syria but neither the French nor the British want to give it to him. Outraged by the Turkish resistance in Anatolia, Lloyd George forces the puppet Ottoman Sultan to sign the Treaty of Sevres. Looking for more content? Become a member at Islamic History Exclusive.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
The British are planning to implement the Balfour Declaration while trying to get a handle on how to govern Iraq. Meanwhile, the Allies from WWI are busy occupying Anatolia. But it's not going as planned. Looking for more content? Become a member at Islamic History Exclusive.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Welcome to Season 6 of the Islamic History Podcast. In this season, we will discuss 100 years of Middle Eastern history after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. We will begin with the aftermath of the World War I and end with the election of Donald Trump. Looking for bonus material? Become a member at Islamic History Exclusive.…
Hassam Munir calls himself the “brofessor of Islamic History”, because his goal is to bridge the gap between academia and the general public in the field of Islamic history. Born in Pakistan, he has lived in Toronto, Canada for the past 20 years. He completed a BA in History and Communication Studies from York University in 2017, and is now pursuin…
Final analysis of Season 5 and what to expect for Season 6.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Part 27 of a series on the partition of the Ottoman Empire mostly focusing on their role in WWI. In this episode, we discuss the end of the war, the peace treaties, and the final partitioning of the Ottoman Empire.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Part 26 of a series on the partition of the Ottoman Empire mostly focusing on their role in WWI. In this episode, we discuss the outbreak of the Spanish Flu, the fall of Damascus, and the implementation of the Sykes-Picot Agreement.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Part 25 of a series on the partition of the Ottoman Empire mostly focusing on the their role in WWI. In this episode, we discuss Enver Pasha's role in Libya, the implementation of the Balfour Declaration in Palestine, and the British attempts to invade Transjordan.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
The Ottomans are outnumbered in Palestine as the British have set their sights on Jerusalem.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Part 23 of a series on the partition of the Ottoman Empire mostly focusing on their role in WWI. This episode discusses the British attempts to invade Gaza in mid-1917.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
Lloyd George's plan to create a Jewish home in Palestine is backed by growing support for Zionism in Britain.By Abu Ibrahim Ismail
