Amazing Historical Tales From Around The World
The Saudi-led coalition has pummeled Yemen with airstrikes, leading to thousands of deaths. Many people blame Saudi Arabia for the high death toll in Yemen, but what role did the Houthis play?
Who are the Houthis in the first place? And how did they rise to power in Yemen?
This episode explores the history of Yemen and how it came to be a nation torn into many pieces.
Aisha, the Prophet’s wife, is the victim of salacious gossip and rumors. With no one else to help her, she realizes she can only rely on Allah.
Instead of bringing peace, the Umayyad victory at Karbala brings even more instability to the Empire.
Husayn and his group are trapped at Karbala. He tries to negotiate with Banu Umayyah, but it goes nowhere.
Husayn is unaware of the fate of his cousin, Muslim ibn Aqeel, in Kufah. The last thing Husayn knew, the Shia in Kufah were waiting for him.
Husayn sends his cousin, Muslim ibn Aqil, to see if he really does have support in Kufah. However, Yazid ibn Muawiyyah also sent his ruthless governor, Ubaydullah ibn Ziyad.
Muawiyyah dies and as planned, his son Yazid succeeds him as Caliph. But there are many people in the Muslim Empire who do not agree with this.
Muawiyyah and his administration have subdued the Muslim Empire. Most of Iraq has settled down and his detractors have fell silent. But Muawiyyah is concerned about the future. What’s going to happen when he’s gone?
One of these men was Hujr ibn Adi, a companion and commander in Ali’s army. When he heard the Umayyads cursing Ali, he would shout at them and to make them stop.