Amazing Historical Tales From Around The World
Ahmad Shah Durrani, also known as the “Father of Modern Afghanistan,” rose to power in 1747 after uniting various Afghan tribes following the collapse of the Persian Safavid Empire. As the founder of the Durrani Empire, he leveraged his military prowess and strategic alliances to expand his rule across Afghanistan, parts of modern-day Pakistan, and northern India.
Nader Shah, provoked by Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah’s failure to address Afghan incursions that disrupted Persian trade routes, an opportunity to exploit the weakened empire and expand his power.
In this episode, we discuss Emperor Muhammad Shah Rangeela. His reign (1719–1748) is often remembered for its indulgence in luxury and neglect of governance. Known as the “playboy emperor,” he prioritized personal pleasures, art, and music over the pressing political and military challenges of the Mughal Empire.
This is an interview I did recently with Sister Mariya from the Muslim Mum YouTube channel.
In this episode, we discuss my background, the history of black Muslims in the United States, and what to make of a new Trump presidency.
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I sit down with Imam Marc Manley of Middle Ground Islamic Center in southern California. We talk about his journey to acquire Islamic knowledge, the problem with how we’re taught Arabic, and the moral decay of modern pop music, especially hip-hop.
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Sudanese-American Mazin Khalil explains the history and politics behind the current civil war in Sudan.
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Islam and Black America
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Discussing the recent riots in the UK.
Who is the Israel lobby?
An interview with the Islamic Podcaster