Islamic History Podcast
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.
Episodes

Monday Jan 20, 2025
10-3: The Afghan
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Ahmad Shah Durrani, also known as the "Father of Modern Afghanistan," rose to power in 1747 after uniting various Afghan tribes following the collapse of the Persian Safavid Empire. As the founder of the Durrani Empire, he leveraged his military prowess and strategic alliances to expand his rule across Afghanistan, parts of modern-day Pakistan, and northern India.
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Monday Jan 13, 2025
10-2: The Persian
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Nader Shah, provoked by Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah’s failure to address Afghan incursions that disrupted Persian trade routes, an opportunity to exploit the weakened empire and expand his power.
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Monday Jan 06, 2025
10-1: The Playboy
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
In this episode, we discuss Emperor Muhammad Shah Rangeela. His reign (1719–1748) is often remembered for its indulgence in luxury and neglect of governance. Known as the "playboy emperor," he prioritized personal pleasures, art, and music over the pressing political and military challenges of the Mughal Empire.
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Monday Dec 30, 2024
10-0: The Opening
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Season 10, the final chapter in the Mughal saga, is here.
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Monday Nov 18, 2024
History of Black American Muslims with the Muslim Mum
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
This is an interview I did recently with Sister Mariya from the Muslim Mum YouTube channel.
In this episode, we discuss my background, the history of black Muslims in the United States, and what to make of a new Trump presidency.

Monday Nov 04, 2024
Bonus: US Elections 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Discussing the upcoming elections with Majid Hussein, the Muslim Podcaster.

Monday Oct 28, 2024
Arabic and Hip Hop with Imam Marc Manley
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
I sit down with Imam Marc Manley of Middle Ground Islamic Center in southern California. We talk about his journey to acquire Islamic knowledge, the problem with how we're taught Arabic, and the moral decay of modern pop music, especially hip-hop.
Visit his blog imammarc.com and subscribe to his podcast Middle Ground Podcast

Monday Oct 21, 2024
Sudan Conflict With Mazin Khalil
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Sudanese-American Mazin Khalil explains the history and politics behind the current civil war in Sudan.
Donate to the Sudanese American Physicians Association

Monday Sep 23, 2024
Black People Need Islam with Bilal Stroud
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Discussing Islam in Black America with Atlanta-based activist and da'ee, Bilal Stroud.
Support Bilal's dawah efforts here.
https://gofund.me/d5428959

Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
UK Riots and Red Pill Bros
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
I sit down with Br. Majid Hussein from the Muslim Podcast to discuss the recent anti-Muslim riots in the UK.