Episode 006 - A Son of Quraysh III [Episode Guide]

Caravan Trade

The (Caravan) Journey of the Winter and the Summer

Apologies for the image being quite small, regardless of that the contents is good. As you can see the red lines show the common/major routes for the summer journey north. The dark blue lines show the common/major routes for the winter journey south. The light green lines show other caravan trade routes. This image is quite good because the different routes are colour coded, for a clearer view refer to the image below which has a higher resolutions than the image above. It shows the major caravan trade routes however it isn't colour coded.

Episode 006 - A Son of Quraysh III

In this episode we will look at the lives of the descendants Qusai, and we will also continue looking at some of the important events and developments in Mecca before Islam, and before the birth of Muhammed. Visit the blog for the episode guide.
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Episode 005 - A Son of Quraysh II [Episode Guide]

The Big Five

In al-Tabari's history there are 5 main responsibilities that are highlighted when Qusai was handing over the reigns of power to his son.

• الحجابة - al-Hijaba
• اللواء - al-Liwa'
• الندوة - al-Nadwa
• السقاية - al-Siqaya
• الرفادة - al-Rifada

Episode 005 - A Son of Quraysh II

In this episode we will look at the aftermath of Qusai's conquest of Mecca, and the institutions that he established in order to consolidate his rule. Visit the blog for the episode guide. www.historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk

Episode 004 - A Son of Quraysh I [Episode Guide]

Genealogy

Tracing the lineage of the Prophet Muhammed ﷺ 

Muhammed son-of Abdallah son-of Abdulmutalib son-of Hashim son-of Abdmanaf son-of Qusai son-of Kilab son-of Murrah son-of Ka'b son-of Lu'ay son-of Ghalib son-of Fihr son-of Malik son-of alNadr son-of Kinana son-of Khuzaima son-of Mudrika son-of Elias son-of Mudar son-of Nizar son-of Ma'ad son-of Adnan

Genealogy wise, at the time of the Prophet Muhammed ﷺ, what all the members of the tribe of Quraysh had in common was that they were all descendants of Fihr.

At the time of Qusai's conquest of Mecca, one the early sources mentions that the sons of Khuza'a (i.e. the tribe of Khuza'a ) were more numerous than the sons of alNadr in Mecca.

Please note that anything beyond Adnan is not authentic.

Here are a couple images from various sources showing the genealogy of the Quraysh tribe.

Episode 004 - A Son of Quraysh I

In this episode we will begin looking at the tribe of Quraysh and how they found themselves in control of the holy city of Mecca. Visit the blog for the episode guide. www.historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk

Episode 003 - Pre-Islamic Arabia III [Episode Guide]

Overland Trade

(Rome's Eastern Trade - Gary K. Young)

Episode 003 - Pre-Islamic Arabia III

In this episode we will continue looking at Pre-Islamic Arabia, this time we will take a look at trade. Visit the blog for the episode guide. www.historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk

Episode 002 - Pre-Islamic Arabia II [Episode Guide]

The Camel

I'm going to use this opportunity to show you pictures of various Arabian landscapes, and the desert vegetation that camels and other animals graze on. 

Camel standing near Desert Shrubs (Courtesy of Peter Dowley)

Episode 002 - Pre-Islamic Arabia II

In this episode we will continue looking at Pre-Islamic Arabia, this time we will take a look at society and religion. Visit the blog for the episode guide. www.historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk

Episode 001 - Pre-Islamic Arabia I [Episode Guide]

INTRO

Before Julius Caesar was assassinated in the senate, he had plans to go and conquer the Parthians. What would the world look like today if Julius Caesar had managed to add Persia to the Roman Empire the same way he conquered Gaul?

Episode 001 - Pre-Islamic Arabia I

In this episode we will start off by looking at Pre-Islamic Arabia and its geography. Visit the blog for the episode guide. www.historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk

Episode 000 - An Introduction

Welcome to the History of Islam Podcast!
PLEASE NOTE: Due a technical issue this episode requires headphones to be listened to.
This episode is an introduction to the series where I cover a few points such as course of action.

Announce Date!

Option 1 for the Cover Art has won by far! So here is the podcast's final cover art:

PUBLICATION DATE:

The first episode will be going up on the 19th of November, and I'll post an episode every Thursday after that!

Cover Art Final Vote

The drafts have been whittled down to a final two, cast your vote for which one you prefer. Please keep in mind that the cover art is also the iTunes icon so it will also be viewed at a smaller (thumbnail) size. Bookmark this blog or subscribe through email or RSS using the links on the sidebar to stay updated, the release date will be announced soon!

Cover Art Vote!
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Cover Art Drafts!

I've personally whipped up 10 drafts for the podcast cover art, and 3 extra have been made for me thanks to those guys, their usernames will be in the titles on the imgur album.

Please tell me which ones you like best so I can figure out which one to use, or how I could make some improvements and tweaks for a better cover. Thanks!

Follow this blog to get updates on the project, release date is yet to be confirmed however I'm expecting the first episode to be published in November.

Also want to ask you guys if I should open a Twitter account or subreddit for the podcast?

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The History of Islam Podcast - Cover Art Drafts