Episode 007 - A Son of Quraysh IV [Episode Guide]

Arabia (Muhammad; His Life Based on the Earliest Sources - Martin Lings)

Episode 007 - A Son of Quraysh IV

In this episode we will look at the events leading up to the birth of Muhammed. Visit the blog for the episode guide.
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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