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Islamic History 2020

by Mohammed Alamgir · English · History

Islamic History is fascinating but it's even more fascinating when it is interlinked and overlayed to Western, Modern and Biblical history. These podcasts explore segments of Islamic History and put it into context with what non Muslim historians say. Join us through the journey of Islamic History

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 56 min
Latest: 8 Feb 2025
Language: English

Latest episode

8 Feb 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

Story of the Pelican - The Satanic Verses

The incident where all Pagans prostrate to Allah and the various stories around it.

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S4 · E15 · 30 Jan 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
A comprehensive look at the incident of Taif
In the 10 year the prophets uncle Abu Talib passes away and the Prophet of Islam is exposed as no one is there to protect him from his enemies. He travels to Taif to see if he can convert to Islam and make alliances but it turns out very badly. We look at why he went there, what happened when he got there, talk about the Christian Iraqi slave, the night of the Jinn, Mutib Ibn Adi and finally Urwa Ibn Masood RA - one of the leaders of Taif
S4 · E14 · 22 Jan 2025 · 36 min
Adi Ibn Hattim RA - the coward tribe leader to ran from the Prophet PBUH
The year 8 or 9 hijra and Ali RA is sent on a mission to conquer Northern Arabian tribes and Tai is on the list. The leader of Tai - Adi Ibn Hattim decides the best course of action is to abandon his tribe, his ancestral land and his people and run to M
S4 · E13 · 15 Jan 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Khadija RA and some stories of the wives
We explore the life of Muhammad PBUH in Mecca and specifically his marriage to Khadija RA. We also discuss his 11 wives and some incidents from their lives.
S4 · E12 · 7 Jan 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
The horrific story of the Slander of Aisha RA
In this episode we explore how an innocent mistake by Aisha RA (leaving her tent without letting others know) caused the hypocrites and some sincere Muslims to spread wild, dirty lies across Medina about Aisha RA. We start with the expedition of Banu Mustaliq which is where the story actually starts and also include the appropriate verse of the Quran for Surat Noor.
S4 · E11 · 4 Jan 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
The Banu Qurayza tribe & Abu Lubabah RA
After the battle of the trench the Muslims still needed to deal with the Jewish Banu Qurayza tribe who were treacherous and betrayed the Muslims and the constitution of Medina. We also side track into the story of Abu Lubabah RA who made a mistake and punished himself.
S4 · E10 · 2 Jan 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Battle of the Trench 2
This episode looks at some of the incidents that took place during the siege and battle of the trench. The palaces of the Romans and Persians are promised to the prophet PBUH. A small lamb and a bit of barley feeds 1000+ Muslims. The Jewish Banu Qurayza tribe confirm the treachery.
S4 · E9 · 1 Jan 2025 · 56 min
Battle of the Trench 1
In the 5th year of Hijr , the jewish tribe of Banu Nadir align themselves with the pagan Quraysh and battle hardened warrior tribe knowns as the Ghatafan to attack the Muslims in Median. 10,000 soldiers march on Medina ready to annihilate the Muslims only to find a trench 5 meters wide and 3 meters deep which they could to get over. We explore the story in full in episode 1.
S4 · E8 · 31 Dec 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
Salman Al Farsi (the Persian) RA - the epic story of conversion to Islam
Rozbeh (Salman's real name) is a Zoroastrian fire worshiping junior priest from Persia that finds true Christianity and goes on a whirlwind journey in search of true faith until he is told to find Muhammad PBUH. Learn about this spectacular journey to Islam.
S4 · E7 · 29 Dec 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
The letter sent to Heraclius, the Roman Emperor from Muhammad PBUH
In the 6th year of Hijrah the Muslims agree the treaty of Hudaybiyyah with the Pagans in Mecca which includes a ceasefire so the Prophet Muhammad PBUH sends letters to kings and emperors. A fascinating incident occurs in the court of Heraclius when the letter from the Prophet PBUH is received.
S4 · E6 · 27 Dec 2024 · 48 min
Life of Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman RA
Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman RA was mentioned in episode 5 of Tabuk as he was given the names of some of the hypocrites.... This is a short overview of his father, his life with the Prophet PBUH and his end.
S4 · E5 · 27 Dec 2024 · 20 min
Battle of Tabuk 5 - the attempted assassination of the Prophet PBUH
It is 9th hijri - the Northern Arabian Christian Ghassanid empire have teamed up with 40,000 Roman soldiers to attack the Muslims and the Prophet PBUH orders every able bodied man to prepare themselves to go out and meet this threat. This final episode talks of the incident of Hudayafa Ibn Yaman RA being given the names of the hypocrites and the failed attempt to assassinate the prophet PBUH
S4 · E4 · 26 Dec 2024 · 1 hr
Battle of Tabuk 4 - a few fascinating incidents and the story of the Man from Tanukh
It is 9th hijri - the Northern Arabian Christian Ghassanid empire have teamed up with 40,000 Roman soldiers to attack the Muslims and the Prophet PBUH orders every able bodied man to prepare themselves to go out and meet this threat. The battle of Tabuk series covers this expedition and episode 4 covers several incidents that took place and the story of the man from Tanauk who was the Ambassador of Heraclius the Roman Emperor
S4 · E3 · 25 Dec 2024 · 36 min
Battle of Tabuk 3 - The Mosque of Dissent
It is 9th hijri - the Northern Arabian Christian Ghassanid empire have teamed up with 40,000 Roman soldiers to attack the Muslims and the Prophet PBUH orders every able bodied man to prepare themselves to go out and meet this threat. Whilst the Muslims are preparing to ride out - Abdullah Ibn Ubai Ibn Saloon builds a mosque in Quba which Allah orders to be burnt down!
S4 · E2 · 25 Dec 2024 · 52 min
Battle of Tabuk 2 - The march to Tabuk
It is 9th hijri - the Northern Arabian Christian Ghassanid empire have teamed up with 40,000 Roman soldiers to attack the Muslims and the Prophet PBUH orders every able bodied man to prepare themselves to go out and meet this threat. The battle of Tabuk series covers this expedition and episode 2 discusses some of the incidents and miracles that took place on route.
S4 · E1 · 25 Dec 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Battle of Tabuk 1 - Ka'ab Ibn Malik RA the procrastinator
It is 9th hijri - the Northern Arabian Christian Ghassanid empire have teamed up with 40,000 Roman soldiers to attack the Muslims and the Prophet PBUH orders every able bodied man to prepare themselves to go out and meet this threat. The battle of Tabuk series covers this expedition and episode 1 explores the story of Ka'ab Ibn Malik RA who was a sincere Muslim who just did not go and his punishment thereafter from Allah and the Prophet PBUH!
S3 · E1 · 11 Dec 2022 · 50 min
Origins of ancient civilizations and the flood of Noah pbuh
Off the back of Ancient Apocalypse on Netflix we do what we do best explore facts around Gobekli Tepe, Karaman Tepe, Gunung Padang and other ancient megaliths and ponder on how the flood of Noah pbuh mentioned in the Qur'an and Bible overlap onto this...
S2 · E4 · 5 Sep 2021 · 43 min
The Battle of Ain Jalut - Mumluk Muslims v Mongols
In 1260 the battle of Ain Jalut was a turning point for Muslims where they defeated the Mongols...this podcast explores the context and main players
S2 · E3 · 4 Jan 2021 · 47 min
The Great Mosque of Damascus
A history of the ancient city of Damascus, the Islamic empire taking control of it, the demographics of its people and why in the 7th century Caliph Walid built the Greatest Mosque to ever be construed!
S2 · E3 · 18 Dec 2020 · 1 hr 29 min
The Muslim Nativity Story
We have a guest speaker, a heavyweight Islamic scholar Dr Sheikh Mansur Ali who will talk about the Muslim Nativity Story - who was Mary (peace on her), her miracle birth, the Star of Bethlehem, the Three Wise Men, King Herod, Joseph the carpenter and of course who is Jesus (peace be upon him) in Islam.
S2 · 1 Nov 2020 · 24 min
Bonus - Guy Fawkes and the Gun Powder plot
Bonus edition with special guest podcaster Maryam about the 1605 Gun Powder plot.
S2 · E1 · 26 Oct 2020 · 50 min
The march of Frederick Barbarossa
The third crusade started with the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa marching to the Holy Lands at the head of an 80,000 strong army. Only 5,000 made it to Acre.
S1 · E12 · 5 Jul 2020 · 48 min
The Battle of Cresson - 350 Knights Templar v 7,000 Calvary Muslim Horsemen
In 1187 the Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Gerrard, decided to attack 7,000 Muslim Cavalry Horsemen watering their horses at the Springs of Cresson outside Nazareth. WHY?
S1 · E11 · 27 Jun 2020 · 1 hr 19 min
Interfaith anecdotes between Crusaders & Saracens (Muslims)
For 300 years and more Crusader Frank's lived amongst Muslims. These stories share some of the documented interactions between the two different cultures and faiths to give an idea of what life would have been like.
S1 · E10 · 21 Jun 2020 · 56 min
The Fall of Edessa & Imad Ad Din Zenghi - hero or tyrant? Part 2
Part 2 - The county of Edessa was the northern most state of the crusaders! In 1144 Imad Ad Din Zenghi united the Muslim forces and captured the city. Muslim historians skip past the 3 days after the city walls fell. Christian historians cannot! So much blood was spilled it reverberated across Europe and led to the 2nd crusade. Learn about this awe inspiring figure, Imad Ad Din Zenghi, hero to the Muslims, tyrant to the Christians.
S1 · E9 · 13 Jun 2020 · 53 min
The Fall of Edessa & Imad Ad Din Zenghi - hero or tyrant? Part 1
The county of Edessa was the northern most state of the crusaders! In 1144 Imad Ad Din Zenghi united the Muslim forces and captured the city. Muslim historians skip past the 3 days after the city walls fell. Christian historians cannot! So much blood was spilled it reverberated across Europe and led to the 2nd crusade. Learn about this awe inspiring figure, Imad Ad Din Zenghi, hero to the Muslims, tyrant to the Christians.
S1 · E8 · 23 May 2020 · 38 min
The richest man that EVER lived - Mansa Musa
The hajj of Mansa Musa in 1324 is legendary. He gave out so much gold it devalued it for 20 years. He caused the equivalent of £1.1 billion worth of economic harm inadvertently. Find out who he is!
S1 · E7 · 18 May 2020 · 57 min
The killing of Hujr Ibn Adihi and the desecration of his grave by the Syrian Free Army
Hujr Ibn Adihi (ra) is a companion of the prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was unjustly killed by Caliph Muawiyah (ra) 1400 years ago! Then in 2013 the Syrian Free Rebel Army desecrated his grave. Why?
S1 · E6 · 17 May 2020 · 44 min
Part 2 Who killed Caliph Al Mustarshid and his son Al-Rashid
In 1135 Caliph Al Mustarshid was killed with his nose and ears cut off. His son Ar Rashid is throned Caliph and tries to avenge his dad's murderers but is also killed barely 1 year later. Historians say it was the work of the Assassin's, I say different.
S1 · E5 · 11 May 2020 · 40 min
Part 1 Who killed Caliph Al Mustarshid & his son Al-Rashid
In 1126 Caliph Al Mustarshid Billah raised an army against the Muzyaddid Shia's. The first time an Abbasid Caliph raised and led an army for over 100 years. 9 years later he was found stabbed to death and his ears and nose cut off for good measure. Who killed him and why?

About Islamic History 2020

Islamic History 2020 is a English history podcast from Mohammed Alamgir. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Mohammed Alamgir
Language: English
Category: History
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 56 min
Latest episode: 8 Feb 2025
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