“My review of this podcast is coming from the Season 2 series which provides a relatively detailed overview of the first 100 years post-Muhammad PBUH. I have so many good things to say, I will try to be as succinct as possible:
For starters, it is very hard to find this content in podcast format but Muttaqi (the host) has taken upon the rigorous task of not only creating this content - but delivering it with precision, organization, depth, nuance, and passion. Seriously bro, may Allah SWT reward you for these efforts
Another thing I must applaud here is that he approaches the topic overall from an objective perspective. I’ve seen some comments below of people being upset; these people operate in a bubble of confirmation bias and Muttaqi please do not let that affect your work.
As a Muslim myself, I know how easy it is to love in a bubble - but I approach my convictions as an academic. Which is why I appreciate this podcast so much because you’re citing sources, illustrating the opposing views on certain events - this is the equivalent methodology applied in Universities.
I have spent over a decade studying Islam insofar as the Quran itself and have always wanted to delve into the human history of Islam. You answered my prayers.
A must listen to anyone interested in 7th century history - the birth of an empire that changed the world. The successor of the two Goliaths (Rome and Persian). 🙏🏽”
Ramy Nazim via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/12/18