Islamic History Podcast

6-3: Hashemites And Saudis

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.

6-2: Syria And Turkey

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.

6-1: Anatolia And Iraq

The partition and military occupation of Ottoman territories by Allied powers following World War I set the stage for a century of conflict that defines the region to this day. In this episode, we explore how the British and French betrayal of the Arab Revolt led to the fracturing of the Middle East, leaving leaders like Sharif Hussein with broken promises and divided lands.
We delve into the chaotic British occupation of Iraq, where colonial administrators struggled to stitch together the disparate Ottoman provinces of Basra, Baghdad, and Mosul into a single state, ignoring deep religious and ethnic divides. Meanwhile, in the north, the Allied invasion of Anatolia pushes the Turkish people to the brink. As Greek, French, and Italian armies carve up the peninsula, we witness the spark of the Turkish National Resistance under Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, a movement that would fight against impossible odds for survival.

6-0: 100 Years After the Ottomans

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.

Bonus: Hassam Munir

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 pursuing an MA in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern History from the University of Toronto, 2020. Hassam is also Public Relations Manager and a research fellow at the Yaqeen Institute of Islamic Research. In October 2017, he was recognized by Heritage Toronto as an ‘Emerging Historian’ in the city. He has a broad range of experience in the fields of journalism and public history. Click here to read Br. Hassam's personal blog. Click here to read Br. Hassam's work with Yaqeen Institute.

5-28: Final Analysis

Final analysis of Season 5 and what to expect for Season 6.

5-27: Armistice And Partition

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.

5-26: Influenza And Damascus

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.

5-25: Baku And Transjordan

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.

5-24: Beersheba And Jerusalem

The Ottomans are outnumbered in Palestine as the British have set their sights on Jerusalem.