How long will America continue to run the world? Will China surpass them in the future? Where does India fit into all this?  Questions like these can only be answered by understanding the science behind the rise and fall of civilizations. Every empire that has existed has risen to prominence; however, it eventually collapsed.  Today we are joined by Ottoman historian, Dr. Yakoob Ahmed, to discuss the factors that cause society to rise and dominate the world and the symptoms that lead to its collapse. The Ottoman Empire will be used as a case study. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:02 Civilization Theory 4:07 Civilization theory in Islamic History 8:47 Can there be a Rise After a Fall? 14:01 Islam Cannot Collapse 23:02 The Muslim Community's Response 30:28 How Academics Control Politicians 35:18 Western Creation of Ottoman Studies 51:45 Calling Islam an Abrahamic faith is Problematic 57: 52 Allah VS God 1:03:26 Advice for Muslims entering Academia 1:16:26 Hardships in the Journey 1:21:28 Conclusion Editor: Rashid Qawasmeh #Islam #Podcast #Ottoman