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Stories from Islamic History

@The Muslim Podcaster

Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/2d. Total Eps: 6

Stories from Islamic History brings the past to life through short, engaging narratives exploring the lives of extraordinary individuals and defining moments from the rich history of Islam. From courageous companions and fearless scholars to legendary leaders and forgotten heroes, each episode takes you on a journey into the past, uncovering stories that continue to inspire and offer lessons for our world today. Presented by The Muslim Podcaster.

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Khalid ibn al-Walid: When Khalid Met the Angel of Death

Season 1 · Episode 6

Saturday, October 24, 2026 • Duration 08:02

When Khalid ibn al-Walid (r.a.), the legendary Sword of Allah, encountered a mysterious opponent during the Muslim campaigns in al-Sham, an extraordinary confrontation unfolded.“I am the taker of souls! I am the Angel of Death!”A chilling declaration. A formidable opponent. And a confrontation that would test even the legendary Muslim general.In this episode of Stories from Islamic History, discover the dramatic account of Khalid ibn al-Walid’s encounter with the mysterious figure who called himself the Angel of Death.Who would emerge victorious? And what would happen when the confrontation took an unexpected turn?Historical note: This account is narrated in Futūḥ al-Shām, a work traditionally attributed to al-Wāqidī, whose attribution and historical reliability are disputed.

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Salahuddin al-Ayyubi: The Man Who Defied the Kings of Europe

Season 1 · Episode 5

Friday, October 16, 2026 • Duration 08:56

In 1187, Salahuddin al-Ayyubi reclaimed Jerusalem.

But when Europe’s most powerful kings launched the Third Crusade, he faced one of the greatest challenges of his life.

Military defeats, internal divisions and difficult decisions threatened everything he had achieved. Yet Jerusalem remained in Muslim hands.

How did Salahuddin withstand the armies of the Third Crusade and preserve Muslim control of Jerusalem?

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Uways al-Qarani: The Man Umar Searched For

Season 1 · Episode 4

Friday, October 16, 2026 • Duration 06:31

Uways al-Qarani was an obscure man from Yemen.

Yet years later, Umar ibn al-Khattab رضي الله عنه, one of the most prominent companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, would search among those arriving from Yemen for this particular man.

Why?

This is the remarkable story of Uways al-Qarani, a man whose life teaches us that true greatness isn’t always recognised by the world.

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Oruç Reis: The Breaker of Chains

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, October 16, 2026 • Duration 04:53

Before Oruç Reis became a formidable naval commander in the Mediterranean, he had experienced captivity himself.

Years later, his ships would sail those same waters as Muslims fleeing persecution in al-Andalus desperately sought freedom.

This is the story of Oruç Reis, the Ottoman-era corsair who helped rescue Muslims from the shores of Spain, and a reminder that the suffering of the Ummah was never meant to be someone else’s problem.

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Usamah ibn Zayd: Did You Open His Heart?

Season 1 · Episode 2

Friday, October 16, 2026 • Duration 05:40

One decision. One devastating question. And a lesson that has endured for more than fourteen centuries.

During the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, Usamah ibn Zayd رضي الله عنه found himself at the centre of an incident that would leave a profound mark upon him.

What followed was a powerful correction from the Prophet ﷺ, raising a question just as relevant today:

How much do we really know about what lies within another person’s heart?

In this episode of Stories from Islamic History, we explore the story of Usamah ibn Zayd, the mistake that led to an unforgettable question, and what it teaches us about judging the words, actions and intentions of others.

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Sa’id ibn Jubayr: The Man Who Would Not Bend

Season 1 · Episode 1

Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 04:40

Sa’id ibn Jubayr رحمه الله was one of the great scholars of the Tabi‘een, renowned for his knowledge of the Qur’an and its interpretation (tafsir).

When he was brought before the powerful Umayyad governor al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf, he stood with no army, no position and no worldly power behind him.

Yet he would not surrender what he believed to be the truth.

This is the story of Sa’id ibn Jubayr, and a reminder that power is not the measure of truth.

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