The Sokoto Caliphate was one of the most influential and famous sub-Saharan Islamic empires.
Bonus: Somalia And Islam
Mohammed Artan is a publisher, student of Islāmic discipline and historian. He was born in Somalia, raised in the Netherlands and, now […]
Luqman And His Son
Click here to get the full episode Difference of opinion about whether Luqman was a prophet or not What is […]
Read more
Asiyah And Pharaoh
Click here to get the full episode Asiyah was wife of Pharaoh during time of Moses One of the best […]
Read more
Zulaykah And Yusuf
Click here to get the full episode Prophet Yusuf was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. He eventually winds […]
Read more
Sarah And Hajjar
Click here to get the full episode Two of Prophet Ibrahim’s wives are alluded to in the Quran. They are […]
Read more
Sudan: Race And Religion
Modern history of Sudan begins in 1820 when Ibrahim Pasha, son of Egyptian ruler/governor Muhammad Ali, conquers much of the modern nation.
Read more
The Songhai Empire: Sunni Ali And Askia Muhammad
As the Mali Empire declines, another is on the rise. In the forgotten city of Gao, the Sunni Dynasty emerges to make the Songhay Empire the dominant force in West Africa.
The Mali Empire: Sundiata And Mansa Musa
In this episode, we’re going to explore the origins of the Empire of Mali. We’ll also take a look at two of its most popular rulers: Sundiata and Mansa Musa.
Gao And Ghana
The first in a series to look at the empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. In this episode, we will introduce the series and take an in-depth look at the city-state of Gao and the rise and fall of the Ghana Empire.