Best Umayyad Podcasts (2024)

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North Africa’s Fatimid Caliphate: An Empire of Power and Pluralism 1:01:52

14d ago1:01:52

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We explore the history of the Fatimid Caliphate with Dr. Shainool Jiwa, a historian and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Ismaili Studies. The Fatimid Caliphate, a North African empire that thrived from the 10th to the 12th centuries, is known for its remarkable approach to governance, cultural inclusivity, and intellectual achievements. D…

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The Syrian Revolt of 1925: Shaping the Post-Ottoman Middle East 45:53

21d ago45:53

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We explore one of the most significant yet often overlooked uprisings in Middle Eastern history—the Syrian Revolt of 1925-1927 - with Professor Michael Provence, a Professor on modern Middle Eastern history from the University of California, San Diego, and author of The Great Syrian Revolt and the Rise of Arab Nationalism. We discuss the causes and…

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UK Riots and Red Pill Bros 1:27:51

24d ago1:27:51

1:27:51

I sit down with Br. Majid Hussein from the Muslim Podcast to discuss the recent anti-Muslim riots in the UK.By Islamic History Podcast

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The Rise and Legacy of the Umayyad Caliphate: From China to Cordoba 1:04:03

1M ago1:04:03

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We explore the Umayyad Caliphate, an empire that stretched from the Iberian Peninsula to the borders of India. Professor Khalid Blankinship, a renowned historian specializing in Islamic history, joins us to discuss the origins of the Umayyads, their military conquests, administrative innovations, and the enduring legacy they left behind. Tune in to…

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Bonus: Muslim Inventions 1 31:59

2M ago31:59

31:59

A look into various Islamic contributions to science and culture.By Islamic History Podcast

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THE COMEBACK - Subscribe to New History of Spain! 1:21

3M ago1:21

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Campus Protests And More 1:30:03

4M ago1:30:03

1:30:03

An interview with the Islamic Vibez PodcastBy Islamic History Podcast

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The Special Relationship 2 44:37

5M ago44:37

44:37

Does the U.S. benefit from the special relationship?By Islamic History Podcast

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The Special Relationship 1 44:16

5M ago44:16

44:16

Why does the United States support Israel?By Islamic History Podcast

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Bonus: Umayyad Caliphate 3-1 14:33

8M ago14:33

14:33

A portion of the first episode of the third season of the Umayyad Caliphate.By Islamic History Podcast

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9-16: The Mughals Part 2 - Farrukh Siyar’s Folly 39:04

8M ago39:04

39:04

Farrukh Siyar angers the wrong people. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-16"By Islamic History Podcast

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9-15: The Mughals Part 2 - Farrukh Siyar’s Revolt 42:03

8M ago42:03

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Farrukh Siyar revolts against Jahandar. Download my notes for this episode by joining the Telegram group and searching for "9-15".By Islamic History Podcast

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9-14: The Mughals Part 2 - Jahandar’s Alliance 38:52

8M ago38:52

38:52

A new alliance brings a new Emperor. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-14"By Islamic History Podcast

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9-13: The Mughals Part 2 - Bahadur Shah’s Reign 43:34

9M ago43:34

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The short reign of Bahadur Shah, Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-13"By Islamic History Podcast

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9-12: The Mughals Part 2 - Aurangzeb’s Jizyah 1:02:27

9M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

Why did Aurangzeb impose the jizyah? Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-12"By Islamic History Podcast

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9-11: The Mughals Part 2 - Aurangzeb’s Demise 1:02:09

9M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

The final days of Aurangzeb. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-11"By Islamic History Podcast

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9-10: The Mughals Part 2 - Aurangzeb’s Enemies 50:37

10M ago50:37

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Aurangzeb fights Afghans, English, Marathas, and Rajputs. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-10"By Islamic History Podcast

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9-9: The Mughals Part 2 - Aurangzeb’s Problems 49:43

10M ago49:43

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The Marathas and the Deccan are problems for Aurangzeb. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-9"By Islamic History Podcast

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9-8: The Mughals Part 2 - Aurangzeb’s Brothers 44:15

10M ago44:15

44:15

A winner emerges from the fratricidal war. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-8"By Islamic History Podcast

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9-7: The Mughals Part 2 - Shah Jahan’s Sons 51:28

11M ago51:28

51:28

The fratricidal war begins. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-7"By Islamic History Podcast

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9-6: The Mughals Part 2 - Shah Jahan’s Ambition 49:24

11M ago49:24

49:24

Shah Jahan's ambitions cause problems for the Mughals. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-6"By Islamic History Podcast

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9-5: The Mughals Part 2 - Shah Jahan’s Rise 39:36

11M ago39:36

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The death of Jahangir and the rise of Shah Jahan. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-5"By Islamic History Podcast

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Bonus: Gaza 2023 25:39

11M ago25:39

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Discussing the recent events in GazaBy Islamic History Podcast

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9-4: The Mughals Part 2 - Jahangir’s Troubles 25:17

12M ago25:17

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As Jahangir grows sicker and more dependent on his wife and opium, a political scuffle begins. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-4"By Islamic History Podcast

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9-3: The Mughals Part 2 - Jehangir’s Family 36:52

12M ago36:52

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Jehangir deals with a rebellion led by his son. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-3"By Islamic History Podcast

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9-2: The Mughals Part 2 - Akbar’s Death 45:03

1y ago45:03

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The death and legacy of Akbar the Great. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-2"By Islamic History Podcast

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9-1: The Mughals Part 2 - Akbar’s Administration 47:47

1y ago47:47

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How did Akbar manage his sprawling empire? Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "9-1"By Muttaqi Ismail

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9-0: The Mughals Part 2 - Introduction 9:45

1y ago9:45

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Introducing Season 9 of the Islamic History Podcast where we continue the story of the Mughal Empire.By Muttaqi Ismail

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Afghanistan 1-1: The Chaos Begins 44:52

1+ y ago44:52

44:52

The political history of Afghanistan from 1826 to 1978. It's not good.By Islamic History Podcast

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The Umayyad Caliphate 2-13: Al-Andalus 34:23

1+ y ago34:23

34:23

The Umayyad forces complete the conquest of North Africa, then cross over into Iberia.By Islamic History Podcast

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The Umayyad Caliphate 2-11: Sindh 1 31:33

1+ y ago31:33

31:33

Hajjaj ibn Yusuf sends his young cousin, Muhammad ibn al-Qasim, east to capture Sindh.By Islamic History Podcast

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The Umayyad Caliphate 2-1: The Peacock Army 1 31:08

1+ y ago31:08

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Beginning of the Umayyad Caliphate Season 2. We recap Season 1, provide expectations for Season 2, and continue our discussion of Ibn al-Ash'ath's rebellion.By Islamic History Podcast

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The Umayyad Caliphate 1-1: Introduction 26:03

1+ y ago26:03

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Discussing the development of the Islamic Caliphate from the death of Prophet Muhammad to the death of Ibn Zubayr.By Islamic History Podcast

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Saladin 19 - The Battle of Hattin 27:36

1+ y ago27:36

27:36

As-Salaamu Alaikum, welcome back to Islamic History Exclusive. This is the podcast exclusively for Patreon subscribers of the Islamic History Podcast. In this series, we are going over the life of Salahuddin al-Ayyubi known to the west as Saladin. In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the Battle of Hattin. But before we get into that, let's begin…

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Saladin 3: Crusader Conquest of Jerusalem 1 29:05

1+ y ago29:05

29:05

The Crusaders have reached Jerusalem and prepare for a siege and assault.By Islamic History Podcast

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Ibn Zubayr 6 - The Penitents and Mukhtar 33:27

1+ y ago33:27

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Ibn Zubayr's governor is in Kufah but the Shiite's do not recognize his authority. Two groups of Shiites are growing in Kufah and they want to get revenge for Husayn ibn Ali's death.By Islamic History Podcast

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8-16: The Mughals Part 1 - Akbar and Religion 31:45

1+ y ago31:45

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Akbar tries to remove all religious divisions in his empire by creating a new religion. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-16"By Abu Ibrahim Ismail

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8-15: The Mughals Part 1 - Akbar and the Rajputs 31:03

1+ y ago31:03

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Akbar neutralizes the Rajputs using a combination of diplomacy and warfare. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-16"By Abu Ibrahim Ismail

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8-14: The Mughals Part 1 - Akbar and his Handlers 31:31

1+ y ago31:31

31:31

Akbar is only a teenager when he becomes the Mughal emperor and everyone wants a piece of him. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-14"By Abu Ibrahim Ismail

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8-13: The Mughals Part 1 - Humayun and Akbar 30:54

1+ y ago30:54

30:54

India is in chaos and the people want Humayun to come back. Can he pull off one of the greatest comebacks in history? Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-13"By Abu Ibrahim Ismail

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8-12: The Mughals Part 1 - Humayun and the Safavids 30:49

1+ y ago30:49

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After losing his empire, Humayun receives help from an unlikely source: the Safavid Empire. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-12"By Abu Ibrahim Ismail

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8-11: The Mughals Part 1 - Humayun and the Portuguese 32:56

1+ y ago32:56

32:56

As Humayun struggles to establish his authority, Portugal struggles to create a new trade network in the subcontinent. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-11"By Abu Ibrahim Ismail

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8-10: The Mughals Part 1 - Babur and the Afghans 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

31:48

With the Rajputs pacified for the time being, Babur turns his attention to his Afghan enemies. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-10"By Abu Ibrahim Ismail

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8-9: The Mughals Part 1 - Babur and the Rajputs 32:48

1+ y ago32:48

32:48

Babur has two major obstacles standing in his way in India. One of them, is the Rajputs, a mighty warrior caste. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-9"By Abu Ibrahim Ismail

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8-8: The Mughals Part 1 - Babur and India 34:03

1+ y ago34:03

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Babur begins his first raids into India setting the stage for the establishment of the Mughal Dynasty. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-8"By Abu Ibrahim Ismail

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8-7: The Mughals Part 1 - Babur and the Uzbeks 29:06

1+ y ago29:06

29:06

Babur begins his invasion of Afghanistan but has to deal with the Uzbek warlord, Shaybani Khan. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-7"By Abu Ibrahim Ismail

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8-6: The Mughals Part 1 - Babur and Samarkand 30:43

1+ y ago30:43

30:43

The early life of Babur and his attempts to capture Samarkand. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-6"By Abu Ibrahim Ismail

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8-5: The Mughals Part 1 - Tamerlane and Asia 38:23

1+ y ago38:23

38:23

Discussing the rise and conquests of Timur the Lame. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-5"By Abu Ibrahim Ismail

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8-4: The Mughals Part 1 - Civil War and Mongols 31:24

1+ y ago31:24

31:24

Discussing the breakup of the Mongol Empire. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-4"By Abu Ibrahim Ismail

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8-3: The Mughals Part 1 - Baghdad and Mongols 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

32:34

Hulegu Khan and the Ilkhanate initiated a siege on the Abbasid capital of Baghdad in 1258. Download the notes to this episode. Join IHP on Telegram and search for "8-3"By Abu Ibrahim Ismail

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