The Caliphs

Recent Episodes

Episode 6: Omar ibn il Khattab

Posted September 14, 2020 • 00:24:50

The reign of Abu Bakr lasted a little over two years, and he kept Omar close in order to prepare him for the role of caliph. But the leadership of the...

Episode 5: Wasteful wars

Posted September 2, 2020 • 00:24:06

I would like to be the first to admit that this episode doesn't quite belong in this podcast. It's just that the Arabs will take down two ancient and...

Episode 4: Abu Bakr

Posted August 15, 2020 • 00:30:22

The man chosen to lead the muslims after their prophet's death was his close friend, Abu Bakr. He thus became the world's first caliph, and was faced...

Episode 3: The birth of a caliphate

Posted May 15, 2020 • 00:24:21

Succession can be a tricky issue, but succeeding a prophet is pretty much ensured to get thorny. The Umma barely had time to mourn its loss after the...

Episode 2: Revelation and unity

Posted May 15, 2020 • 00:25:42

Before we can talk about the caliphs, we need to build on the context we established last time. The caliphs will rule over the community first united...