Islamic History Podcast

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12/29/2025

Bonus: Caliphate to Monarchy

Bonus episode about the history of the Caliphate.

12/29/2025

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12 min
SEASON 11 TRAILER

11-0: The First Signs of Decay

Despite fleeting military victories, internal cracks deepen in the Umayyad Caliphate as unjust taxes, tribal rivalries, and the rise of the Mawali set the stage for the empire’s inevitable downfall.

S11 Trailer

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58 min
11/22/2025

Zayd and Zaynab

We take a look at Prophet Muhammad's marriage to Zaynab, a supposedly controversial event that really wasn't that controversial at all.

11/22/2025

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1h 23m
09/21/2015

2-1: The Righteous Caliph - Abu Bakr And The Caliphate

Looking for Season 1? We have a separate podcast on the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) called: The Prophet Muhammad Podcast. Welcome to a new season of the Islamic History Podcast. In this season, we're going to cover the first 100 years of history after Prophet Muhammad's (pbuh) death. We will discuss the last days of the Prophet's life as well as the election of Abu Bakr to be his successor. Additionally, we will also see how the Wars of Apostasy began.

09/21/2015

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1h 15m
12/21/2015

2-4: Umar and Syria

In many ways, it was more of an organized mob. There were no uniforms and no ranks. - Commanders were appointed at will, generally based on accomplishment or tribal position. - Their weapons was whatever they could find. Many of them came from defeated Persian and Roman soldiers - Most armies have to deal with supplies and feeding thousands of people. Many of the soldiers traveled with their families - The Arabs didn't have that problem as they carried their food with them and were used to living on very little - They could live for days, even weeks on just dates, water, and camel milk. - This allowed KIW and other commanders to travel long distances with no supply chain or base of operations - The desert itself was another advantage. Most of the Roman soldiers were not used to it. - Unless they were invading a city, the Muslims usually fought with their backs to the desert. - If they were ambushed or fought in the open country, they could slip into the desert where their enemey couldn't follow. - The four armies sent by Abu Bakr pushed into southern Syria (modern day Jordan) and conquered many small towns Continue Reading

12/21/2015

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1h 40m
08/25/2025 · BONUS

Bonus: The Umayyad Caliphate 4-3 Promo

In this episode, we explore the fragile balance of power during the later years of the Umayyad Caliphate under Caliph Hisham ibn Abdul Malik. Between 112–114 AH (731–733 CE), the empire faced crushing defeats on nearly every frontier. Yet Hisham refused to abandon his policy of ceaseless expansion. Temporary truces bought the Caliphate breathing room, but soon the armies were back in motion—sometimes roaring, sometimes limping—toward new campaigns. From 115–120 AH, the Umayyads managed a partial comeback. Victories against the Turgesh in Central Asia, renewed advances in Sindh, and territorial gains in France seemed to restore momentum. But these successes often proved hollow. Each campaign drained the Caliphate’s coffers and manpower, leaving little capacity to improve life for its citizens. Meanwhile, internal cracks widened. The Mawali, non-Arab converts to Islam, increasingly protested an unjust tax system. Tribal rivalries were deliberately stoked by Hisham to maintain control, while provincial governors hoarded wealth, tortured predecessors, and entrenched corruption. Rather than strengthening the empire, these policies steadily weakened it. Every battlefield gain came at the cost of domestic stability. As the pressure mounted, the Umayyads were unknowingly laying the groundwork for their own downfall—making it easier for another movement to rise and challenge their rule. Join us as we examine this turbulent period of fleeting victories, deepening unrest, and the first signs of the empire’s unraveling.

08/25/2025 · Bonus

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30 min
04/03/2020

16 - Badr Part 2

The Battle of Badr

04/03/2020

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40 min
04/02/2020

15 - Badr Part 1

Discussing the events that led to the Battle of Badr.

04/02/2020

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35 min
09/28/2015

2-2: Apostasy And War

Reasons for rebellion - False prophets - Unwilling to pay Zakah - Dislike of central authority - Not fully invested in Islam - Abu Bakr's five step plan 1. Protect Medina and hold out until Usamah returns with army 2. When Usamah returns divide the army and send them to different parts of Arabian Peninsula 3. Retake central-western Arabia creating a safe zone around Medina 4. Concentrate on the big players (false prophets) and then take on Musailamah 5. When the center's pacified, focus on smaller rebels in north and south Continue reading...

09/28/2015

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1h 10m
05/02/2020

45 - The Prophet’s Household

This is the final episode of the Seerah series. In this episode, we'll discuss the members of the Prophet's household.

05/02/2020

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23 min

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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Go deeper into Islamic history with these fantastic stories about Salahuddin, the Afghan-Soviet War, Ibn Zubayr, the Umayyads, and the fight for the Caliphate.

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The Islamic History Podcast discusses the rich history of the Islamic world beginning with the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). We'll also discuss the expansion of the Islamic Caliphate during the time of the Righteous Caliphs as well as the origins of various modern conflicts.

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