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“This podcast is a treasure and I’m so grateful to the host for recording it! Not only does he bring history to life, he ties it back to modernity in a way that helps me understand the context surrounding many current events. He also cites his sources by giving a reading list at the end of every...”Read full review »
pouranme via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/24
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“Playing AC Mirage. Great listening and information delivered like a story.”
Fb_ca via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/23
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“Exactly the podcast I was looking for: Easily digestible history of Islam from an unbiased, historical perspective!”
DavePLaw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/23
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“This podcast is so amazing because of the in depth analysis of how our history contributed to what we are today. It fights simplistic and misguided western narratives of Islam. I also really loved the section about Islam and LGBTQ+ and sexuality because there is not many podcasts that cover...”Read full review »
hadiyasmanzoor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/22
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“I came to this via Professor Olomi’s hugely enjoyable Twitter threads. A wonderful blend of scholarly knowledge and insight, and clear, engaging presentation. What a joy to listen to.”
ALeedsMum via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/05/22
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“This is such a treasure! I found Olomi’s podcast because I was searching for extra resources to learn about Islam and empires for a research paper and I ended up listening three entire seasons. And took lots of notes! (Sorry to my Islam professor… he just doesn’t compare to the amount of...”Read full review »
SSdraws via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/21
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“Finally a history show that doesn’t rely on a cheap gimmick such as pseudo history or the occult. And finally one that isn’t so western centric”
thetwomorethes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/21
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“Ali’s voice will transport your mind while providing a wealth of knowledge and every so often he inserts a comment, joke, that will make you laugh out loud. He would be the perfect dinner guest - I can imagine him holding court while we navigate from appetizers, a wonderful meal, dessert and the...”Read full review »
Karm_c via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/21
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“I started listening to this podcast earlier this year to try to understand my roots being born into a Muslim culture. I wanted an outside perspective and scholarly analysis of Islamic History that was not biased instead of the indoctrinating ‘khutba’ sermons Muslim scholars tend to give.
I was...”Read full review »
sherlockedxLF via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/27/21
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“I loved listening to Ali talking about the evolution of Judaism through the time of Antiochus to the burgeoning Christianity.
I have often wondered how Christianity developed out of Judaism and branched into something so completely different and the way Ali explained it really helped me...”Read full review »
tamarmacherla via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/20
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“This podcast might be a good intro for someone unfamiliar with Islamic history, but it certainly feels pretty shallow and mostly presents the mainstream Muslim narratives. I expected more coming from a historian.”
naalnaji via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/20
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EdEdo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/20
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“Such an interesting and fun listen, i keep relistening to episodes its so good and so informative And ali makes it such an enjoyable fun listening experience”
Sarahmossallam via Apple Podcasts ·
Egypt ·
09/06/20
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“Thank you for such a clear summary of Shia/Sunni issues and perspectives around Ashura. The best I have heard in my 25 years being Muslim! Have subscribed to your podcast and am diving in to more episodes now”
Humbling and inspiring via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/06/20
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“I am loving this podcast! Just listened to the section about gender and Islam and was so thrilled to hear him move beyond the hijab and look at women were doing in Islam and history and hopefully the present. It is so much fun to listen to history when women are included in a obvious way. Looking...”Read full review »
Circesapple via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/20
“Never was really a fan of history but the way Ali puts words together makes me want to keep listening and learning about History.
I definitely recommend this to you if you enjoy learning new things.”
Omz998877 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/20
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“Wishing for new episodes.”
shaz...shaz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/20/19
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“Ali does an incredible job at presenting history in both a compelling way but also in a humorous fashion. Even as a professor of Islamic Law, I have to confess that Ali’s cogency and historical insights have furthered my thinking on a number of topics. Bravo and keep up the stellar work.
Hamid...”Read full review »
HamidMKhan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/19
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“Ali's podcast is essential for understanding the historical context of Islam, both the religion and the civilization it nurtured. He makes complex ideas simple and brings life to people too easily pigeon-holed in the past. From his narrative approach in Season One to his deep dives in later...”Read full review »
DrewVK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/19
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“I really did enjoy this podcast and would rate it a 10/10. I jumped right into the the episode of Judaism, Christianity, and Messianic Kings. I really enjoy how Ali brings very familiar and general ideas that common people have of a culture, in this case was the Greeks and their gymnasiums, and...”Read full review »
Christopher Ch. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/19
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“The episode titled “Gender and Sexuality in Islam” was the most enticing for me personally. The stark difference of the cultural and religious practices from the past to present are astonishing. Especially the discussion of the humors of the body and their explanation for how each person is...”Read full review »
Manveet Thind via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/19
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“Ali conducts great informational podcasts! The way he analyzes history and relates it to today's world is outstanding. I enjoyed how he related Hamurabi to today's president, giving me a better understanding on Hamurabi's personality and way of ruling. 10/10 would recommend his podcasts!”Read full review »
Monica Ramirez Tapia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/19
“Very helpful podcast in explaining world history themes. Great historical story telling and delivery of analytical opinions.”
karen_arellano via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/19
“Ali does an amazing job of demonstrating where religions get certain ideas and influences from. He ties religion and empire together to explain how rulers used certain religious beliefs to their advantage to rule a successful dominant empire. In the Achaemenid empire episode Ali demonstrates the...”Read full review »
Isha Batt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/19
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“Great podcast. I love how he explains the origins of common contemporary practices even though he could easily skip over these fun facts and still have a thorough episode. I especially liked how this was executed in the Rome episode, where he explained the connections between early Roman politics...”Read full review »
James Caramagno via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/19
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“Ali is a great voice for this podcast. He has an outstanding command of the time period and of the interaction between religion and empire. I listened to the episode on Sargon of Akkad. It was an incredibly informative lesson on the first empires and how they were able to build a social and...”Read full review »
Gabriel Ambroson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/19
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“Ali was made for podcast! The way he set the stage for Rome was amazing and easy to follow along! I especially enjoyed the personal anecdotes he included, specifically when he mentioned his beginnings for his love of History! 10/10 recommend his podcast! I wish you the best of luck on publishing...”Read full review »
Anayissa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/19
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“Ali, my wife and I are from Ohio and this July we are moving to Indonesia. I have listen to virtually all of your podcasts! I love them and I can truly say you have educated us. We are more prepared as we go into a new culture and religion. I sincerely thank you and you are an outstanding...”Read full review »
ish and joann via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/19
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“I believe this episode is especially relevant with all the terror attacks against Muslims and Islamic groups. It’s hard to believe that in the past, “scholars” believed and worked to define Muslim people as different than they looked to define Man. I do believe the that internet has only hurt...”Read full review »
grantkane via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/19
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“Ali Olomi conducts great podcasts by providing a thorough historical analysis. The Islamaphobia podcast was an informing podcast that deeply roots Islamaphobia in the context of history. Olomi starts off his podcats by providing a connection to the New Zealand terrorism act, he then draws...”Read full review »
Boneef101 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/19
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“The podcast regarding Islamophobia was really interesting because being a Muslim and living in a western society showed me how this issue impacts area such as anti-semitism. Professor Ali Olomi examines this issue with deep analysis how the media portrays muslim in a negative image. This podcast...”Read full review »
Nadaween via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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““Muhammad and the believers” podcast provides detailed insights of the circumstances that Muhammad went through to achieve his mission. What interested me the most was how Dr. Olomi gave us an idea of the nature of the community that Muhammad was born to, it helps us understand and justify...”Read full review »
NawafAM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
“The podcast starts out by explaining the terrorist event that happened in Christchurch New Zeeland as the recent aggressive act of Islamophobia. Accordingly, the terrorist attack was borne out of the ideology that Muslims were replacing the white population. Notably, Islamophobia and antisemitism...”Read full review »
Abeer Abunayyan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“After listening to Professor Olomi’s explanation on Islamaphobia, I was able to fully grasp the differences discussed between Islamaphobia and Orientalism. By using recent events such as the New Zealand church shooting, it is clear that Islamphobia has continued to spread it toxicity through...”Read full review »
Pickelina via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“This was a very interesting and informative podcast. Olomi does a great job explaining every topic and providing sources as evidence. After listening to this podcast, I now understand the difference between Islamophobia and Orientalism and the different frameworks that surround the two. The part...”Read full review »
Lala Gordon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“I thoroughly enjoyed the podcast on Islamophobia. Ali Olomi effectively articulates the relationship between Islamophobia and Antisemitism, permitting listeners to grasp the implications of these prejudices. I personally did not have much prior knowledge on these phenomenons, so it was...”Read full review »
Egypt Allen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“Ali Olomi’s special on islamophobia was incredibly eye opening. This episode allowed me to use critical thinking to think about how conflicts in history and modern day aggressions lead to the extreme view of Islamophobia. I like how the argument used historical context such as conflict through...”Read full review »
Lwood1238 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“Head on history is a must listen!! Ali Olomi did an amazing job giving a history of where Islamophobia stems from. Ali Olomi discusses anti-semitism and how it relates back to Islamophobia. Olomi also discusses how Islamophobia emerges from the Post-Cold War. With all the violent events that have...”Read full review »
Cyn Sawaya via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“Following the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s. Historian Ali A. Olomi releases a special episode unpacking the historical relationship between The United States and Saudi Arabia. Olomi, travels back to the founding days of Saudi Arabia. He sheds light on its troubled history in relation to...”Read full review »
WIIDIIB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“I listened to Professor Ali Olomi’s podcast about Islamaphobia which was truly eye opening. The Podcast was great by connecting the ideology of Islamaphobia to a current event such as the act of terrorism in New Zealand. We learn that Islamaphobia is linked to anti-immigration and an Orientalist...”Read full review »
Lama Al Taher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“This podcast done by our professor was very insightful and very beneficial to my part on understanding the term and the importance on Islamaphobia. After listening thoroughly to this podcast I am now more informed about islamaphobia and how it intertwines with anti-semitism. I noticed how he...”Read full review »
LewwisVuitton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“Ali A. Olomi has shed light on Islamophobia and the intersection with antisemitism from a historical perspective. He revealed that the two racist ideology emerged in the midst of colonization. I have been familiar with both racist ideologies but never knew where it truly came from. Olomi reveals...”Read full review »
JMallia via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“I listened to the episode titled “ Islamophobia” and I found it to be very informing. Alomi begins the podcast by discussing the recent shooting in New Zealand and how it was centered around Islamophobia. I found It particularly interesting how he states that Islamophobia and anti Semitism emerge...”Read full review »
Istuntman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“I listened to Ali Olomi’s podcast on Islamophobia and I found it very intriguing. This topic is very relevant to the current crisis in New Zealand. I found it very educational on the topic of islamophobia and how it steams back to colonization. Personally, I do not often listen to podcasts,...”Read full review »
Gulp and buck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“After listening to this podcast, a couple things stood out to me. One of the most important takeaways was the way in which Jews and Arabs have been framed over the years which has led to the image and stereotype which many now hold today. Ideologies such as those brought forth by the Great...”Read full review »
Gumball Magee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“Really great podcast from an established historian. I started by listening to the episode “Islam in South East Asia”. This episode was particularly interesting to me because of the prevalence of Islamic culture in a region outside of MENA, especially considering Indonesia has the largest Muslim...”Read full review »
Musicologist_1019 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/19
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“Ali Olomi conducts a historical analysis, in order to uncover Islamophobia’s origination and underlying causes. He uses Islamophobia as a lens to determine its impacts on other areas, such as anti-Semitism and colonization. With the historical background covered, Olomi examines Islamophobia’s...”Read full review »
Brinley Amicon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/19
“The First Muslims and First Caliphs episode addresses the death of Muhammad and how it took a tole on the Muslim community as they were left with finding a new, strong leader and deciding who was qualified to be in this community. In this podcast, speaker Ali Olomi discusses the identity of...”Read full review »
Mariel Palacio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/19
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“This was a great review. I enjoyed learning a little more about Muhammad that I didn’t know. It was interesting founding out that Muhammad started off “Never a full Participant or society”. I thought Muhammad was accepted with open arms as soon as he started to become someone. It was also sad...”Read full review »
Kameron Gray via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/19
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