Islamic History Podcast

Bonus: Islam, Slavery, and Africa 1

This is a collaboration with Maajid Hussain of the Islamic Vibes Podcast discussing Islam, slavery, and Africa. Basically, Muslim’s role in the African slave trade. That is, Muslims in general, and Arabs in particular.

Replay: Freemasons And Islam

Originally aired: December 22, 2019 Why are so many Muslims distrustful of the Freemasons? In this episode, we'll explore the history of Freemasons and their relationship, if any, to Islam.

Bonus: Sokoto Caliphate 2

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.

Bonus: Somalia and Islam 2

Mohammed Artan joins us again to drop knowledge on Islam in Somalia and East Africa.

Bonus: Sokoto Caliphate 1

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.

Bonus: Ibn Fadlan 2

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.

Bonus: Ibn Fadlan 1

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 witnessed

Bonus: Vikings And Muslims

A few interesting historical interactions between Vikings and Muslims.

7-17: Final Analysis

Closing thoughts on the Bosnian War.

7-16: The Bosnia War - Kosovo and Milosevic

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.