Lord Kitchener is the British Secretary of War, but he’d much rather be in Egypt. He and his British counterparts in the Middle East believe they understand their Arab and Muslim subjects. This false assumption starts Kitchener on a dark path.
5-3: The Ottomans And Germany
Most of the Ottoman government opposes getting involved in the European war. But there are three members of the Young Turks, known as the “The Three Pashas” are intent on driving the Empire into the war.
5-2: The Young Turks And Churchill
As the prospects of war begin to develop across Europe, the Ottoman Empire finds itself in a difficult situation. Their strategic location gives them a decided advantage.
5-1: The Middle East And Europe
In the early 20th century, the Ottoman Empire is known as the “Sick man of Europe.” It is big but weak. The other European powers assume they’ll eventually have to take over much of the empire’s lands.
Israel And Palestine Part I
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most complex, dynamic, and difficult situations in the entire world.
Pakistan: A Conversation
In this episode, I sit down with Br. Zulfikar Sarosh and discuss more details about Pakistan’s history.
Most importantly, we dig into the history of Kashmir and the possible future for this troubled region.
Pakistan And Partition II
We’ll continue the journey of Partition as the Indian subcontinent becomes two new nations.
The All-India Muslim League is in a desperate struggle for relevancy. They have to prove to Britain, the Indian National Congress, and India’s Muslim, that they are a political force.
Pakistan And Partition I
This episode explores how Islam came to Pakistan. Then we’ll take a look at the British government that ruled the Indian subcontinent for over a hundred years.
Assassins – Saladin – Mongols
The story of the interaction between the Ismaili Assassins, Salahuddeen al-Ayubi, and the Mongols.
Zayd And Zaynab
Click here to get the full episode About the marriage and divorce of the companions Zayd and Zaynab– Often used […]
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