Islamic History Podcast

8-0: The Mughals Part 1 - Introduction

Introducing the Mughal Empire

Bonus 7-15: Battle of Talas 2

The Muslim soldiers of the Abbasid Caliphate prepare to face off with the Chinese soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.

Bonus 7-14: The Battle of Talas 1

The Battle of Talas was a pivotal moment in history and one of the earliest engagements between Muslim and Chinese forces.  This battle involved the forces of the new Abbasid Caliphate, going up against a resurgent Tang Dynasty. Both empires wanted to secure their hold over Central Asia and its valuable Silk Road routes. This episode discusses the origins of the two sides in this conflict.

Bonus 7-13: Christianity to NOI to Islam

In this episode, I interview Brother Wali Muhammad, an elder from my local Masjid.  We discuss his journey growing up a black man in North Carolina and how he went from Christianity to the Nation of Islam and finally to mainstream Islam.

Bonus 7-12: Malik Ambar 3

Politics in the Mughal capital of Delhi have a major impact on Malik Ambar's desire to keep Ahmadnagar independent.

Bonus 7-11: Malik Ambar 2

Malik Ambar continues to lead the Ahmadnagar Sultanate's resistance against the Mughal Empire.

Bonus 7-10: Malik Ambar 1

Malik Ambar was an East African Muslim who was also the effective ruler of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in the Deccan region of India. In this episode, we'll discuss Malik Ambar's rise to power in the Deccan.

Bonus: Islam, Slavery, And Africa 3

Part 3 of a collaboration with Maajid Hussain of the Islamic Vibes Podcast discussing Islam, slavery, and Africa.

Bonus: Islam, Slavery, and Africa 2

Part 2 of a collaboration with Maajid Hussain of the Islamic Vibes Podcast discussing Islam, slavery, and Africa.

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.