5-5: Sharif Hussein And Arab Nationalism

Despite fleeting military victories, internal cracks deepen in the Umayyad Caliphate as unjust taxes, tribal rivalries, and the rise of the Mawali set the stage for the empire’s inevitable downfall. 

Bonus episode about the history of the Caliphate. 

King Faisal I of Iraq was born in the age of the Ottoman Empire. A key figure in the Arab revolt, his patience, curiosity and diplomacy endeared him to many, including the man who would come to be known as Lawrence of Arabia. But in hindsight, did Faisal drive Arab nationalism or ...  عرض المزيد

Explore Imam Ali's dynamic history with the early caliphs – Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman. Sayed Jawad Qazwini delves into differing perspectives on their relationship, Ali's steadfast stance, and challenges faced in Islamic history. Join this insightful discussion on unity within t ...  عرض المزيد

In this episode we explore how Muslims experience the fall of the Caliphate and how in turn Islam is shaped by the historical circumstances. Building upon the scholarly Islam developed by the Seljuks, we talk about the fusion of internal spirituality in the form of Sufism with or ...  عرض المزيد

The Prophet ﷺ called his grandson a sayyid, and indeed, Hasan (ra) was a master among men.

Explore the life and legacy of Hasan ibn Ali (ra) in rich detail: his joyous birth, the Prophet ﷺ’s love for him, his unique personality and generosity, his worship and many Haj ...