Islamic Pacifism in West Africa

In this episode, Zevi and I explore what the Talmud is, what it is not, and the role it plays in the Jewish religion.Find me and my music here: https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donatio ...  Show more

In this episode we explore one of the most fascinating texts in the history of Western esotericism: Porphyry's Commentary on the Cave of the Nymphs. Written in the 3rd century, this short but remarkable work interprets a mysterious passage from Homer's Odyssey as a profound alleg ...  Show more

Islam expanded first into Africa before anywhere else. In this episode we trace the history of Islam in Africa. Starting with the hijra to Axum/Aksum by the early Muslim community, we trace the political conquests of the Rashidun and the Umayyad. We examine the importance of trad ...  Show more

Dr. Bilal Ware is a historian of Africa and Islam. He is professor at UC Santa Barbara. He earned his Ph.D. in 2004 at the University of Pennsylvania where he trained in African History, African-American History, and Islamic Intellectual History. His research spans the last thous ...  Show more

In this illuminating podcast episode featuring Sayed Jawad Qazwini, we embark on a journey through Islamic history, examining the seventh year of the Islamic calendar, marked by the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah. Explore pivotal moments, including divine revelations emphasizing defensive ...  Show more

If Islam means peace, why don’t most Muslims feel it? Maybe the answer’s hidden in the forgotten pillars.For more Clips from scholars like Mufti Menk, listen to Inside Islam Podcast — available on Apple and Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.