Love the show! Amazing work brother Mutttaqi Ismail, I have learned a great deal from your podcast, the prophets life, the Umayyad caliphate, and Muslim modern history. Thank you for this, I do not know of many historical podcasts that focus on Islam and help teach the history behind the faith. Can’t wait for Abbasid caliphate discussion!

Extremely informative and well balanced . I started 3 months ago and this has been source of information to understand Islamic history , things like Ottomans, the Mughals , Bosnia and Middle East ! Great job

I’ve followed this channel for a bit as I delve into learning the history of Islam. I saw the new Palestine episode and was cautiously optimistic while skimming the transcript this morning. Twice so far I’ve seen mentions of how if Israel stayed a single state and allowed Palestinians to be citizens, it would “destroy the idea of a Jewish state.” Clearly you have never been nor interacted with the hundreds of thousands of Arab Israeli citizens, many of whom self-identify as Palestinians and are descendants of Palestinians. Nobody is asking you to support Israel, but there’s no reason to make up lies. Israel is already the most to gain legitimate criticisms. There are many things up for debate but this is factually not one of them. Very disappointing.

This might be long. Every time I have had a child, my iman has suffered. I don’t know why, but I have had three children and each time it got worse. After the birth of my last baby in 2020 I stopped praying altogether and completely lost my connection with my chosen faith (I am 34 and converted at age 19). In 2022 I found this podcast (specifically, the Prophet Muhammad podcast — this podcast’s season 1). I cannot overstate the impact it had on me. For the first time in 2.5 years I felt like I WANTED to be Muslim again. I started doing salah regularly again BECAUSE OF this podcast. I have been inspired to seek out more media talking about the Seerah and also the lives of the Prophet’s (saw) wives and family and companions. Maintaining my connection to Islam is still a struggle, but I would not have made the progress I did without the work of Br Muttaqi Ismail (and of course the help of Allah swt). Thank you for all the work and love you put into this podcast. I pray that every time I make salah, you are rewarded for it.

Great Podcast! I’m an atheist who just loves to learn, I would recommend this podcast to anyone looking for a narrative tool to learn about Islamic history. My only complaint is that the host’s religious bias shows through a bit here and there. I’m not through the whole show so far but I would also like to see some more episodes on specific cultural practices

I have always been a fan of history and I love this podcast because it is extremely informative and entertaining. It allows me to learn about famous islamic figure and islam in general because islamic history have a lot to do with the religion itself.

I love listening to this podcast especially on my drive back and forth from work. My only criticism would be the organization of the seasons. After listening to the first three seasons, I realized that the first season continued after the end of the third season. So then, I had to go back and listen to the first season again to get a better understanding of it. What I would recommend for all first time listeners is, start with season two and three, then listen to season one (which is by subscription only.)

I am only at Season 2 episode 8 and I am so grateful to the host. I’ve learned so much and I appreciate especially how clear he is and not trying to whitewash certain events. For example I struggled to learn about Khalid ibn Walid’s poor behavior toward women (the ones he married and slave girls). Slave girls is in general the hardest thing for me to understand from an Islamic perspective and why it was allowed ever. This podcast doesn’t discuss this issue.

I was really enjoying this podcast until season 3, Br. Ismail is passing unauthentic events as fact and that really started to make me no longer enjoy this podcast. Season 3 is filled with Shia bias events, who are we as Muslims to judge the Companions of the Prophet(saw)? There is no evidence that Muhammad Ibn Abu Bakr (RA) was there when Uthman (RA) was murdered other than the stuff that comes from the Shia side, which they have a history of fabricating what really happened. I am just kind of disappointed that stuff like that and many more stories in season 3 were being told as fact.

This could be interesting but this guy is boring. He is obviously reading a script in the most monotone, boring fashion. I want to learn about this subject, but he is not capable of keeping me engaged.

This is a good podcast for sure and worth listening to. However, I couldn’t get passed messing up some facts specifically revolving around Syria. Here’s just a few. Al-Qassam was Syrian freedom fighter who went to fight in Palestine he wasn’t a Palestinian freedom fighter. Second, what happened in Iskanderun (aka Alexandretta) wasn’t merely a disputed referendum but Turkey moved tens of thousands of Turks in to vote right before the election to secure the result. That’s a pretty key fact to miss. Also, while Syria initially joined the Lebanese civil war on the side of the Maronite Christians, they ditched them pretty much as soon as they joined and favored supporting the Lebanese National Resistance Front (LNRF or JAMMOUL for the Arabic acronym) against the zionist invasion and the maronites they initially sided with. Lastly, I found some of the passive sectarian language revolving around Syria a little concerning. Last thing we need right now. I really do enjoy the podcast but couldn’t in good faith not point these details out. Keep up the good work.

I have been searching high and low on You Tube and other platforms for educational material, especially Islamic History. Excellent!! Excellent!! Excellent !! Allah shower you with hasanat for your Amazing work and the knowledge we have learned from you. Thank You

This has been a thoroughly educational podcast with terrific research and professional production. Br. Muttaqi remains balanced and fair during every single episode. My kids listen as well to find out about the history they never learn in school. It’s certainly worth the investment to listen to all the episodes and tune into earlier seasons via the Patreon.

Original and well done show. Its islamic history but nothing like the usual lectures we hear in masjid. Very fair and balanced views!

I can’t access the first season

Informative, but anti-Semitic.

I love this podcast, so informative. Thank you for taking us back in time. I enjoy listening to it and always look forward to the next episode. Thank you so Much bro. Muttaqi. Keep up the great job!

I always wanted to learn about Islamic history in a step by step and Alhamdulillah I came across this podcast. MashaAllah This is so great and easy to follow !! Thanks for taking time to put up these podcasts , they are simply amazing !! A great resource to learn about Islamic !!

MashAllah I love this podcast. Each podcast episode is very riveting on the accounts that happened within general and Islamic history. Brother is very very knowledgeable and tells as if he was there experiencing these events. I’ve learned so much from this podcast . Alhamdulillah Makes me want to read and learn more.

It is ok in the facts and sequence of events. However, there is some facts that are wrong one example being when he said that Bosnia and Herzegovina is collectively called Serbia. Not sure what textbook has ever said that. Another problem is the mispronunciation and stumbling of works almost like he is reading someone else’s report for the first time. Maybe he needs coffee or is just tired but I can not recommend this podcast.

Ma'shaAllah great job br. Abu Ibrahim Muttaqi Ismail. Being a muslim by birth in a Muslim country still did not know so much of muslim and Islamic history. This Podcast is a great resource. Brother Ismail Muttaqi presents it in so simple way and captivating way that it is very easy to follow and cannot stop listening. I am thoroughly enjoying podcasts and learning so much Islamic History. I am really greatful to you and your noble effort to share your hard work. I pray that many people listens to this podcast and benefit from it like I am. I pray that brother Ismail Muttaqi be very successful. Brother keep up the good work. May Allah make it easy for you to do this podcast and share the knowledge. May Allah reward you for this immensly. Jazakallahu Kheir.

I really like this podcast but I was on season 1 but now it’s all gone is there anywhere else you can listen to it

It’s so difficult to find good English resources when it comes to Islamic history. From what I’ve heard so far this is a brief introduction to so much history I’ve heard individual stories and narrations about but never understood the context. I love this podcast and I am so thankful I found it! May Allah bless this brothers efforts and make him successful in them.

Informative and well presented. Unique podcast that every muslim and non muslim should listen. Well done.

Just discovered the podcast. You can tell a lot of work goes into it. Great Job Mr. Ismail!

Have listened two just two episodes and was impressed. He comments are fair so far. I'm curious about his take on more gnarly events, like, you know, the Arab enslavement of Africans hundeds of years before Europeans got into the act. Or what about sharia?

Thanks man. Ur a big help to learn about Islamic history. How can I get that paid series of urs.

The Islamic History Podcast is a great resource for Islamic History. You can tell that the host is not trying to push an agenda and he provides a thorough overview to the best that he can and gives due diligence and care to controversial issues in our history. Highly recommend.

It is a great review of fall of Ottoman Empire .i love history & have read a lot about it before. Brother Muttaqi does an excellent job of review of this unfortunate part of ottoman history.in one of the Q&A sessions it was asked about how crescent & star became an Islamic symbol? According to my reading the crescent & star was originally on the flag of Byzantine empire. Once Ottoman defeated the Byzantine & took over Constantinople they felt that since they are now the inheritors of Byzantine Empire they have a right to adopt their flag’s crescent & star symbol as well. This is how it became an Islamic symbol. It also shows the openness & flexibility of Ottoman mind in adopting the symbol of other cultures though it was a defeated culture. The dome of the Byzantine churches was also incorporated into Islamic architecture to become the dome of the mosques.

I appreciate this podcast so much. As an American Muslim, I can’t find good history of Islamic countries in English. I usually have to find Arabic ones dubbed in English.. The main historian of Islamic history, Mohammad Musa Al Shariff, is the only one i found who has a love of teaching our history and hero’s but he only has a few dubbed videos and has been detained by the Saudi government. May Allah protect him. Ameen. Otherwise i never find many good ones in English. I also appreciate how you try to keep it neutral or somewhat unbiased, which is rare. I love history and am so happy i found this history podcast that includes the Middle East and Islamic countries. Sorry long but am excited i found this😊

Also cannot find season one, does anyone know where it might be available?

I came across your podcast but I don’t see season 1 episodes ... I also checked your website and they are not there.

Who’s the qari you used in the story about the false accusations against Aisha.

I had hoped for a reasonably objective narration of Islamic history. This is not that. There is a near complete lack of critical thought about anything foundational. Credulous, gullible, unquestioning. Some useful information about more recent events, and if one wants an example of thought from a thorough believer, one can find that. That’s about it. Disappointing.

I am listening to it for a month now on my daily commute. It is so great that I want my commute to be a little bit longer as I don't have another time to listen to. Well done! But conflicts between muslims is very sad

Amazing narrative and research! Definitely planning to donate to the patreon page, I want to continue to hear about these great stories!

puts islamic history in an understandable way, easy to digest and puts you in the story.

A special thanks to this brother for taking the time to create such a great podcast. Ive always been interested in islamic history so im very happy that ive found this. Im happy that he talks about the good and the bad. May allah bless him and his family.

Nicely done podcast👍🏻

I love all the info you have and how much work you put into this so far...but brother please calm down with the impersonation lol

I’m not Muslim, but love studying world history. I really appreciate the work you do on this podcast. It’s hard to find sources online about Islamic history that aren’t biased one way or the other, but you are definitely a welcome exception. You always remind listeners that some things may be exaggerated as history is often written by the victor, but you also remind us of the time and place/context in which the events take place. Too often people judge historical figures by our modern values and too often the other side/apologists will make excuses and pretend historical events never took place. You deal with difficult topics like war and slavery objectively and that is not common. Also, stop apologizing for putting out content slowly! You work a full time job and do this on top of it and I’m grateful for your hard work. Thanks friend!

Making a very long story short, I came across your podcast at a time when I was looking for something new to listen to during my 45 min walk to work and back every day. My new interest in history and a sudden desire to learn more about a religion I knew nothing about led me to your podcast. The history of Islam is fascinating! And I really feel your attempt to give the most accurate depiction of events as they really occurred. What led me to finally decide to write a review was your message to your listeners at the end of 2-7. I was one of the people you described! I believed many things that came from many unreliable sources. Not any longer. I look forward to my walk now as I can’t wait to hear more. I am way behind and have much catching up to do but within a few weeks, I should be up to date.

Great place to learn about Islamic history. One of the very best I have seen so far. Would highly recommend!

I must admit that as a professional researcher I tend to be skeptical of history lessons from overtly religious sources due to the natural tendency towards bias. This podcast reminds me to always challenge my own prejudice. The author uses his understanding of Islam to provide depth and context, without sacrificing impartiality or accuracy. The first episodes I listened to were about Yemen and I was very surprised at the clarity of the episodes as the author touched on the most compelling elements of each without getting too far tangled in the complex environments. This is well produced, extremely well researched and delivered with a professional voice. He tells the story with a light tone, with digressions into humorous and interesting angles that provide depth and context. I don’t know what else to say. Good for students and teachers, good for Muslims and non-Muslims, good for history enthusiasts, great for parents, and even good for professional researchers. Do yourself a favor and listen to an episode.

An excellent source, with a narrator who generally takes a neutral view of events.

Salam, this podcast does such a good job at articluating our amazing Islamic history, you do a great, comprehensive job at being able to story tell while still sticking to the facts. Great job and keep up the good work inshallah!

There is no form of actual history being taught. This is a history of Islam in the eyes of muslims and not fact. He assumes individuals characteristics and motivation as if he was there. Terrible podcast.

Thanks forall your hard work to present this to us. The way you do the podcast as if I am watching, thanks to add "Adan" which makes it more interesting.

I love hearing the stories and it's presented very well. ISA they won't end. Going to subscribe to the newsletter

Love listening to these episodes with my children...really makes for great conversation afterwards with the kids! Plz keep them coming and we are all loving the dialogues...makes it even more interesting! :)