Episode 017 - Abyssinia [Episode Guide]

	Ammar ibn Yasir	عمار بن یاسر
	An early convert who found Islam through Abu-Bakr. The son of slaves who served the bani Makhzum clan.
	Mother: Sumayya bint Khayyat

	Abu-Hudhayfa ibn Utba	أبو حذيفة بن عتبة
	The son of Utba ibn Rabi'ah, one of the leading men of the Quraysh. Member of the Abd-Shams clan.
	Father: Utba ibn Rabi'ah Sister: Hind bint Utba

Episode 017 - Abyssinia

A portion of Muhammed's followers flee to Abyssinia where they hope to practice their religion freely, Quraysh try to retrieve them.

Episode 016 - Persecution II

Part two of our look at the persecution of Muslims in Mecca.

Episode 015 - Persecution I [Episode Guide]

	Utba ibn Rabi'ah	عتبة بن ربيعة
	One of the prominent men of the Quraysh. Leader of the powerful bani Abd-Shams clan.
	Son-in-law: Abu-Sufyan ibn Harb Daughter: Hind bint Utba Sons: Walid ibn Utba Abu-Hudhayfa ibn Utba

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Verses Recited to Utba

Episode 015 - Persecution I

Our glorious return is underway! This episode we embark on a recap to re-freshen memories and then go right into where we left off. Make sure to visit the blog for the episode guide: http://historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk/

Episode 014 - A New HQ [Episode Guide]

	Hamza ibn Abd-al-Muttalib	حمزة بن عبد المطلب
	From the bani Hashim clan, most known for being the uncle of the prophet Muhammed. Renowned for his martial abilities, one of the early generals of Islam.
	Nephew: Muhammed ibn Abd-Allah Brother: Abu-Lahab ibn Abd-al-Muttalib  Abu-Talib ibn Abd-Muttalib  Father: Abd-al-Muttalib ibn Hisham

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The Rise of Islam Guest Episode

I did a guest episode for Paul Vincent's the "Myths and History of Greece and Rome" podcast, check it out here!
http://mythandhistory.podbean.com/

Staying Updated

Episode 014 - A New HQ

Apologies for the short episode, in the 14th installment of the history of Islam we continue exploring Muhammed's life. This episode Islam adds a notable convert to its ranks. Make sure to visit the blog for the episode guide: http://historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk/

Episode 013 - Quraysh Take Action [Episode Guide]

	Abu-Jahl (Amrou ibn Hisham)	أبو جهل (عمرو بن هشام)
	Described by many as the "Pharaoh" of Islam. A member of the powerful Makhzum clan, his name at birth was "Amrou". Due to his promising talents, he soon became known by the nickname "Abu-al-Hakam", the father of wisdom. A staunch opponent of Islam, due to this, the followers of Muhammed were quick to label him "Abu-Jahl", the father of ignorance.
	Son: Ikrimah ibn Abi-Jahl Uncle: Walid ibn al-Mughira  Cousin: Khalid ibn al-Walid

	Abu-Sufyan ibn Harb	أبو سفيان بن حرب
	A member of the prominent clan of Abd-Shams. After Muhammed's hijra to Medina and his establishment of an independent state there, Abu-Sufyan eventually became the effective leader of Mecca, heading Quraysh's struggle against Muhammed and his new Medinese allies. Eventually he would convert to Islam and his sons would establish the Ummayad empire/caliphate.
	Son: Mu'awiya ibn Abi-Sufyan

Episode 013 - Quraysh Take Action

In this episode we continue exploring Muhammed's life. This episode Quraysh's idle toleration comes to an end. Make sure to visit the blog for the episode guide: http://historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk/

Episode 012 - Rise & Warn [Episode Guide]

	Abu-Lahab ibn Abd-al-Muttalib	أبو لهب بن عبد المطلب
	Uncle of the prophet Muhammed. Abu-Lahab is a nickname, his real/original name was Abd-al-Uzza. Lived his life a staunch opponent of Islam.
	Father: Abd-al-Muttalib ibn Hisham Nephew: Muhammed ibn Abd-Allah

	Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas	سعد بن أبي وقاص
	From the clan of bani Zuhra, he is said to have been the 17th person to accept Islam, doing so at the age of 17. Would later on in his life lead the Islamic conquest of Sassanid Persia during the caliphate of the 2nd rightly guided caliph Umar.
	Clansmen: Abd-al-Rahman ibn Awf

Episode 012 - Rise & Warn

In this episode we continue exploring Muhammed's life. This episode Muhammed goes public with Islam.
Make sure to visit the blog for the episode guide: http://historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk/

Episode 011 - The 1st Believers [Episode Guide]

Character Profiles

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http://historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk/p/categories.html

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Abu-Bakr's First 5

Episode 011 - The 1st Believers

In this episode we continue exploring Muhammed's life. This episode we take a look at the 1st few people who accepted Muhammed's message. Make sure to visit the blog for the episode guide.
www.historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk