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History Anecdotes

Posted on by hidayah

Four episode series with Moulana Mohammed Ali Desai

Reflections, lessons and insights on selected events from Muslim history
 

Episode 1:

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In this episode:

* Toledo’s amazing Muslim libraries * Estevanico and the voyages of discovery * History and grappling with current challenges * Gaza and the Battle of the Trench * Utilising the best means * Roots of Muslim literacy and education


Episode 2:

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In this episode:

* Roots of the Hijri calendar * Emergence of the crusades * Why the crusades succeeded * Incredible story of the Uthmani Quran copy in Spain * The last Umayyad prince * Scholars on the battlefield * Obligation of Jihad * The aged warrior


Episode 3:

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In this episode:

* Fall of Antioch * Justice and the road to Aqsa * Overcoming a bad past * Factors in Salahuddeen’s success * Prioritising life’s challenges * The women behind the heroes


Episode 4:

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In this episode:

* Mongol onslaught * Fall of Bukhara * Pillage of Baghdad * Contributing factors for the legendary victory at Ain Jalut * Every person has a valuable role to play * Maturity to rise above petty issues

All Episodes:

Short snippets from the lessons

1| Overcoming a Bad Past

2| Every Person is Valuable

3| Knowledge is Invaluable

4| Coming Soon

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