In Part 2 of our History of Islam series, we explore the conquests of Umar, the second caliph. His military campaigns and strategic leadership expanded the Islamic state dramatically, shaping the ...

The history of Islam pivots on the actions of the Prophet Muhammad's grandsons, Hasan and Husayn. This deep dive explores the defining moments that turned a political disagreement into the permanent ...

Explore the tradition of figurative art at the heart of Islam with host Rageh Omaar. Muslim belief and tradition specifies that there should be no depictions of God or the Prophet Muhammad. In ...

In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we dig into the beliefs, pillars, and spread of Islam. Many Muslims believe it’s their religious duty to pray five times a day in the direction of the Kaaba ...

“Ojalá Supieras” reveals the hidden history of Islam in colonial Mexico through thousands of archival documents, reframing the country as not solely a Christian nation, but one forged by Muslim, ...