War of the Worlds - EP 1 - Intro / Early Islamic Conquest

With the birth of The Prophet Muhammad and the Rise of Islam, the early Islamic Conquest begins. In a matter of 100 years the nascent Muslim state grows from the city state of Medina to encompass Mecca and a majority of the Middle East. Soon the young nation takes on the superpowers of its day - the Byzantine and the Persians. The stage is set for one of the greatest conquests in history.
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[@KingsandGenerals]

I thoroughly enjoyed this one! Your podcasts will make my commutes/work outs way better, thank you!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks!! I'm happy you liked it - Especially since you've done a lot of research on this topic as well. Yeah help yourself to download the podcast and take it with you. The links are all above

[@bredmond812]

+Kings and Generals I just finished watching your video "Armies and Tactics: Greek Armies during the Peloponessian Wars ". I gave it a "like".

[@everythingyoutuber3423]

Kings and Generals I watch your vids keep up your good work m8

[@hidalgoyakerson1598]

now you can do the battles that ensued :)

[@pritulkhan1395]

Two of my fave history youtubers complimenting each other. This is great.

[@Eevcee]

These are such gems. Being of Mexican descent - and most likely Iberian and North African descent as well - it feels like you’re telling me the histories of how I came to be. Loved the Iberian history series and loving this now also. I can’t wait to hear the Aztec/Spanish Conquest series :)

[@FlashPointHx]

I'm so happy that you like my content and can derive such a personal connection from my video.

[@abdulsweilam8516]

@flashpoint, camels have a water reservoir in their stomachs that allow them to store water and not drink for 6-7 months. So Khalid ibn Walid most likely knew about this and cut open their stomachs to scoop it out.

[@michaellavan5802]

I'll say it before, I'll say it again. This is a quality podcast. It's like finding a diamond in the rough. Really loving this!

[@FlashPointHx]

Wow! Thank you for the kind comment - I'm so happy you'll be joining me for this journey into history!

[@bosbanon3452]

🏅

[@ryanmurphy3624]

@@FlashPointHx you ever get tired of cranking out dope material?

[@jonyhyder6506]

@@FlashPointHx Not much is known About Prophet Muhammad sa: Early life??you lost all credibility there.There are hundreds of books written about his Life in details.

[@FlashPointHx]

@@jonyhyder6506 a lot of those sources are conflicting and contradictory.

[@Ealdorman_of_Mercia]

Insanely impressive documentary!!! How can someone narrate so clearly and naturally ? It doesn't even feel like he is reading from somewhere. It feels like he is telling us an incredible story in a very engaging way. Subscribed, what a gem!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks so much for the kind words - I think if you make history a compelling narrative, it draws a person in. It makes it relatable to the experiences and emotions one has now.

[@accuratetaxes5504]

true

[@anypercentdeathless]

@@FlashPointHx Don't be afraid to look up pronunciations of new vocabulary.

[@raedalghamdi3976]

great video!! as a muslim from the heart of islam (saudi arabia) i would like to say there are a couple of honest mistakes (probably english sources) but the one i want to point out is when omar basically benched khalid. it wasn't because he didn't like him or because of rivalry, in fact Omar appreciated him so much he was afraid that the people would start thinking the wars are being won because of khalid not because of allah. if you think about it the same thing happened when the prophet died, the people thought islam died with him so they revolted and omar was avoiding a similar situation. in summary, it was actually a good and smart move. again, great video! can't wait to watch ep 2

[@FlashPointHx]

I’m glad you like the series thus far! Yes it’s been challenging to do the research for this - and it only becomes even more so as the sources become more biased with time. When you get to the first and then the second fitna it becomes very difficult to know precisely what went down. Either way, thank you for the kind words - I look forward to hearing what you think of the rest of the series.

[@raedalghamdi3976]

I faced the same problem with the biased sources, i found it hard to follow my favourite commander khalid bin al-waleed. the bias in sources is heavily shown in your second episode because a handful of the information in it contradicts the common consensus in most of the middle east. i'm not trying to undermine your work, you obvioulsy worked very hard but it is a very difficult and complicated subject especially since most sources would be in arabic. i appreciate the effort you are doing and in support of it i would like to offer you my services free of charge. even if it was for a word pronouncation.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you again - I’m actually really pleasantly surprised on how many people who speak Arabic, or have good insight into the history of this period (like yourself) have been so supportive of this project. I’m about to begin episode 4 about Abd Al-Rahman I’s flight from Syria and the fall of the Umayyad with the rise of the Abbasid. This period is really convoluted. If you could give me your thoughts on why this change in government happened I’d be very appreciative. My email is [e-mail]. All the best!

[@raedalghamdi3976]

i will return to a couple of arabic sources to make sure of what i say then get back to you. expect an email soon.

[@mustafarehman1580]

You r not the only one who find it challenging to understand the fitnas but actually Muslims find it more challenging than you probably. They are called fitna because of misunderstandings

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks for the kind words ! Intend to keep on going :)

[@jaquaviousmoor799]

Where can we get these Maps?

[@bilalbilalbilal7]

You should watch "Yasir Qadhi" videos for more correct history. In this video there are some fatal errors in details of "stuff".

[@FlashPointHx]

I either create them or get them from the net. You can get my maps from my Flickr account.

[@MOhamedAliMaher]

@@FlashPointHx 26:16 Aryans are the followers of Arius , he was a christian presbyter and ascetic and priest Who believed that Jesus (pbuh) was a human prophet not a son of God , Arius and his followers were monotheistic just like the Islamic belief , Arius was killed his followers were suppressed by the Roman Empire that accepted trinity and refused monotheism.

[@dosran5786]

i hope you dont you revise history by omitting details and are thoroughly bad for anyone trying to get educated who watched your hackneyed attempt at historical revisionism. so islam just over ran two of the greatest countries on earth cause they were awesome omg.....ignore the 100 year long series of wars between the sassanids and rome.....the imperial dark age of the 5th century

[@leghaton]

history set in this time period is always underrated and brushed away, glad I’ve found someone that will talk over this period

[@FlashPointHx]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@terryfauzifan9459]

your pronounciation of the Arabic Qur'anic words for places and names are spot on .... amazing stuff

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey thanks - I reviewed all the names with native Arabic speakers to make sure I got them right

[@basilshareef3021]

I'm an arab muslim that spent the first half of my life in the middle east. I've listened to this entire series and I've learned more from you about islamic history than I could have back home. Thank you very much for this series I really really enjoyed it.

[@basilshareef3021]

I would love to have the opportunity to help.

[@FlashPointHx]

This is one of the kindest and nicest remarks I’ve ever gotten. Thank you! I’m glad you liked my series and that you have gained from it. It is for people like you who want to learn that I created this series. I really appreciate your comment! I hope that you can follow the series further as well. All The best!

[@eminkerim7859]

maybe you didn't try. you should've read some books like nitin did.

[@Stitchwitchstitch]

This channel is nearly ALWAYS open in my tabs. I am grateful for your work! Seriously some high quality stuff, and I am PICKY about KZbin. I generally find most YT channels sickening, cringeworthy and grasping but not you! Thank you for your integrity and knowledge!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you for the awesome comment - appreciated !

[@bengoldberg6198]

After a long day, this was just perfect. So far, everything I've watched from your channel is gold. I've recommended it to each of my history junkie friends. Thank you!

[@saleemy-s-e3397]

At 26:15. The letter to heraclius said: "you will bear the sin of the Arisiyyen" witch is what Arabs called the Orthodox Christians then. Not Arians

[@saleemy-s-e3397]

@Hein Max orthodox Christians

[@cartelhwb81]

One of the best narration, voice and literacy. Need to mention at 17:10 , Muhammed s.a.v.s. and his friends did not raiding the caravans. Trading was rare as there was no enough goods for regular trades. Wheat does not grow in the desert and one caravan needs minimum 60 days to go and return back, also this is why it is impossible to raid the "caravans". The people of Mecca seized the belongings of the refugees and those who did hijra. When Muhammed a.s. has gone from the Mecca he left behind his nephew Ali r.a. to return all wealth which was guarded by the trusted Muhammed s.a.v.s to the people of Mecca. Which he done and then he left Mecca empty handed. They did not do the same to those which was fly to Medina. Peaceful negotiations between 2 sideds did not pass well. That is why people of Mecca sent so many soldiers to protect the one and only one large caravan with stolen and captured property of those who are committed the hijra. But, instead of capturing their wealth back, it will result as first battle in the history of Islam, battle of Badr. All wealth was lost as the caravan managed to pass Muhammed s.a.v.s. and his followers unnoticed in both directions. Allah the Greatest knows the best.

[@jsealejandro06]

So this is the villain origin story of this channel. Lovely. Will follow through until I finally can hear your retelling of la noche triste, the Mayans their enemies the battles and hopefully jump forward to Pizarro and so on. Keep the great work!

[@LoboDeNoche87]

Thank you for your dedication and hard work towards this monster of a project! I can only hope you get the recognition that you deserve.

[@Abdulrahman-tt2sf]

Wow I've listened to many westerners talking about our history but your details was very impressive I wish I could translate to you Khalid's poetry when he found out that his first son Suleman was killed by the Romans after being sent as an ambassador Suleman happened to fought against his father in the battle of Uhud that he believed before his father did But Khalid defeated him and then he joined his son in faith but after his death Khalid swore to take 1000 Roman nights to avenge him Umar however said I want the people to know that it's Allah Who gives victory to the believers not Khalid Umar was a knowledgeable man that fear the people would cross the line in praising Khalid `Umar: Narrated I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "Do not exaggerate in praising me as the Christians praised the son of Mary, for I am only a Slave. So, call me the Slave of Allah and His Apostle." Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 3445 THANK you for your wonderful work you made my weekend very enjoyable

[@FlashPointHx]

I’m so happy you liked my video! I took a long time to research it as much as I could. I never knew of Khalid Ibn Al-Walid until I did this series. Now I think he is one of the best generals in history. I never knew he made his own poetry! I’ll have to find some of it. Again thank you for the kind words!

[@Abdulrahman-tt2sf]

@@FlashPointHx You are very welcome I shall translate it soon to you

[@ShahTalks]

@@FlashPointHx kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXXOkKB7ep2Sgsk here's one of his poems with English translation

[@buridah328]

You’re an idiot. You didn’t listen to the whole thing did you

[@_hunter_hunter1048]

@@FlashPointHx Jesus sent Apostles to preach . Mohammad sent generals and bloodthirsty armies to conquer

[@ikashik]

Oh man! What an impressive narration in a podcast! I thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you for your perspective and objective analysis. I will follow through all your posts.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you for the wonderful comment ! When I was doing the research for this time period, the historical events just blew me away. I knew I had to create the series starting from this point. I hope you enjoy the content - let me know what you think.

[@mj2820]

This channel needs so many more subscriptions! Really happy I found this gem. The Punic wars series never ceased to impress, and I highly doubt this will either.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks for commenting! Glad you liked the Punic Wars they were an impressive time period in history. This new series is all about venturing into areas of history that are not that well documented. I'm looking forward to making them. As far as subscribers - just give it time. As Sir Francis Drake was fond of saying 'sic parvis magna!'

[@sonofsonghai1843]

I have just subscribed. Looking forward to bingeing on these history series. Properly researched and well presented. Thank you.

[@ceesaydesignsolutions]

Fact 🎤 57m: one of the senior roman generals was so impressed and respectful of Khalid ibn Waleed that he ended up switching sides and fighting along with him! Love your videos. Well balanced and eloquently delivered👏

[@MountainEDM]

Been needing something new after finishing Mike Duncan's History of Rome, this was fantastic, thank you!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks! You are so welcome! I'm really glad you liked this series. Finishing the History of Rome is no easy feat - I'm glad you have me grouped into that caliber of podcast =)

[@TheGhostbuster1989]

As a Muslim, I found this podcast Fantastic

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you!! I am really happy that you liked this. I took a class on Islamic history and culture while in college and I've travelled to a few Islamic countries - however, for me learning about this history in depth again has been a fascinating journey. Again, thanks for the kind comment.

[@TheGhostbuster1989]

Thank you for the reply, I'm sad that this channel is not well known because your commentary is exciting and compelling. Really looking forward to the other parts.

[@TheGhostbuster1989]

Also fun fact, Khalid ibn Al-Waleed took part in the battle of Uhud on the Meccan side before he converted to Islam, his cavalry charge was what lead to the defeat of the Muslim army.

[@FlashPointHx]

I will have the third episode out in a few days - looking forward to your comments and what you think

[@SuperIberian]

Spoke to a Brazilian friend about what was the Iberian peninsula before the Portuguese and Spanish, he was stunned in disbelief and I did not even mentioned the romanisation period after the Punic Wars. Advise him to watch this video… Guess now he understands a bit more about the pre-origins of Brasil 🇧🇷 than ever 😆 Soo thanks a lot for this Channel :)

[@THOROBREDZ72]

Quality podcast giving all of the main and minor details of such a vast subject in history! New subscriber that has listened to a bunch of history podcast, great work

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks! Good to have you here.

[@just_a_panda85]

The intro to this was mind grabbing. Definitely had my attention. So far I'm very pleased with your content.

[@FlashPointHx]

Let me know what you think of the rest

[@GOINPOSTAL1985]

great material, you were in my suggested video feed, looking forward to learning from the rest of your catalogs.

[@FlashPointHx]

Good to have you here! Let me know what you think of my content

[@Bluebeetle1975]

So happy I found your channel. Very well put together, educational and entertaining. Will definitely make a contribution. Thanks so much!

[@FlashPointHx]

Welcome aboard! Happy that you liked my content!!

[@andrespope8568]

Absolutely brilliant, spot on Historical chronologically told . I have read many books and traveled to many parts of Spain . This brought me much joy and of course learned thoughts

[@Meegwun]

Sir WhoeverYouAre, I came across this channel yesterday totally by accident because I wanted to review the 14th C Hundred Years War and the Black Death. I watched your video and was totally impressed - fabulous stuff! In this one, your intro is excellent, making the point about how do you build from any point in history because it is all connected! Excellent work, Sir.

[@FlashPointHx]

Really happy that you liked my video! Didn't realize myself what a huge project this was going to be

[@shaunmay8990]

An excellent video - I greatly look forward to watching the rest of the series!

[@FlashPointHx]

Nice! Let me know what you think of the series!

[@athishamiqbal7011]

What a fantastic series you have here, phenomenonal work and your voice is so fitting and captivating.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you! I'm so glad you like the series. It's been an incredible experience on my end to do the research for this time period which seems to often get ignored. Hope you join along for the rest of it.

[@athishamiqbal7011]

Flash Point History you have an avid subscriber in myself that will do more to shed some light on your amazing KZbin series. We need more people like yourself to look across the field and extract out history from other cultures, peoples and faiths. I love your none bias way of looking at history from a complete objective standpoint and for that I applaud you. Good job

[@FlashPointHx]

Making history podcasts are a pleasure - but having a receptive and supportive audience is exceptional. I thank you again for the kind words.

[@dimazashari5941]

the reason why Khalid was called back from the battlefield was that he won too many battles and people started to revere him, and the Caliph worry that the people might turn to blasphemy by doing idolatry, as they were before they convert to Islam. and thus, he was recalled. Then the Caliph sent his replacement, but Khalid still commanded the various battle in the shadow. Effectively killing 2 birds with one stone, maintaining public order and winning battles.

[@aladdinnahs]

That's exactly it brother, saved me from having to correct him.

[@buridah328]

How would they be idolaters?

[@aladdinnahs]

@@buridah328 for the sake of simplicity, people were holding Khalid in such high regards that they were thanking him instead of God. They basically idolized the man

[@buridah328]

@@aladdinnahs what were they idolising him for?

[@abdullah19_m]

@@buridah328 as the helper and savior of them

[@stabrez86]

This is High Quality and a Master Piece. Your work most definitely deserves a lot many views. Keep up the great Work. Regards from Germany

[@FlashPointHx]

I am so happy that you like the series! The next episode will come out next week. Danka Schoen!!

[@stabrez86]

You are the first person on the internet i made donation too. Have just finished watching the entire episode. If I may then I would highly suggest you to watch Omar the series (from episode 21 to 26) to see the details you mentioned about Khalid ibn Al-waleed in a Movie.

[@darvisprime]

When the series first started I had a hard time following the podcast (audio version) because a lot of locations and names were totally new to me and I ended up abandoning listening after episode 3. This format makes it SO much easier to follow and I'm really looking forward to binging all the episodes here on KZbin. Awesome job, I should have started here in 2017 lol. 10/10

[@FlashPointHx]

Ha! You poor thing - you had to start all over ! I personally think that history can’t be taught without the geography. Hence I create most of my own maps for this series! Enjoy and let me know what you think of it!

[@darvisprime]

@@FlashPointHx So I'm caught up to where I left off, your research and ability to dictate what you've learned is amazing. Dan Carlin's King of Kings series is hands down my top audio experience BUT in my schooling I was never taught that story and had to re-listen many times and do a ton of my own leg work just to understand who and where he was talking about. You do all that leg work with your podcast here on KZbin and now I feel spoiled. If no one has told you lately, dang man thanks for your hard work! I'm just a pleb laborer but your work helps deepen our understanding of the past. :)

[@kayumaz748]

Beautiful narration. One mistake I caught was at 13:40; regarding Revelations. He did not write them down, as Muhammad(peace be on him), was illiterate.

[@kayumaz748]

Another mistake is the description of the "two" factions(sects) of Islam. Two groups did not manifest out of a decision point, but rather one group (Shia), developed political and doctrinal differences from the majority over multiple points.

[@buridah328]

@@kayumaz748 that’s false. The slip happened the day the prophet PBUH died. Shias believed the prophet wanted his cousin and husband to his daughter Fatima to lead the Muslims after him. Sunnis believe the elder sahabi one Abu baker should be chosen.

[@jcorona984]

I stumbled upon this channel upon the recommendation in the comments section of the Kings and General channel. Glad to be here.

[@FlashPointHx]

Well - good to have you here!

[@Jagermoffin]

Same here! Great content!

[@FlashPointHx]

Glad you like it as well 😀

[@jamescampbell965]

Same lol long I think it was probably the same comment two years ago

[@hamarikaksha6351]

Kings and generals is the best channel for history

[@rccarothers]

It's always a blessing to find such professional, creative & entertaining content like this especially when it's about History of on topics I have not really learned about yet! Well Done! 👌✌

[@FlashPointHx]

Glad you enjoyed it! This was far out of my comfort zone as well when I first began. Had to read a lot to feel comfortable with it

[@garrettgarnett3120]

You’re incredible. Hurry up and give me episode 2 😭❤️🙏

[@dfmahone]

This was a fantastic episode. Great work here. Entertaining and just awesome.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you!

[@mikecarter4258]

I have to admit that I was, at first disappointed that you didn't immediately make the Cortez and Aztec podcast. I had heard your Attila podcast and throughly enjoyed it. Knowing your style, attention to detail, and passion for history I gave this genre of history a shot. Thanks to your podcasts I am absolutely mesmerized, intrigued, and entertained by early Muslim expansion. Thank you for opening this genre of history for me. Keep up the great podcasts!!

[@FlashPointHx]

I absolutely love to get comments like this. Its awesome to know I got you into this period of history

[@valentinstoyanov304]

I love the beginning of the video. My version of it: If you want to know more about the Bulgarian history (especially the medieval period) you have to learn more about Byzantine. If you want to know more about Byzantine, you have to learn more about the Arabs. So, here I am :-)

[@FlashPointHx]

Its amazing how everything is so interconnected

[@muricamarine9473]

I just finished listening to and watching this,jaw dropping , awesome man ,thank you

[@lempira1421]

Iqra This word is used to mean two things: 1.Reading from a written text. This is the meaning that people may think of in the first instance, as in the verse in which Allah, may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning): “(It will be said to him): "Read your book. You yourself are sufficient as a reckoner against you this Day’” [al-Isra’ 17:14]. 2. Recitation from memory (i.e., something that one has learned by heart). This refers to recitation only, without looking at anything written. Examples of that include the passage in which Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “It is for Us to collect it and to give you (O Muhammad) the ability to recite it (the Qu’ran), And when We have recited it to you (O Muhammad, through Jibrael (Gabriel)), then follow its (the Quran’s) recital.” [al-Qiyaamah 75:17,18]. It is well known that Jibreel (peace be upon him) used to recite the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him), not from a book. Further examples can be seen in the verses in which Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “So when you want to recite the Quran, seek refuge with Allah from Shaitan (Satan), the outcast (the cursed one)” [an-Nahl 16:98] “And when you (Muhammad SAW) recite the Quran, We put between you and those who believe not in the Hereafter, an invisible veil (or screen their hearts, so they hear or understand it not)” [al-Isra’ 17:45] “And (it is) a Quran which We have divided (into parts), in order that you might recite it to men at intervals. And We have revealed it by stages. (in 23 years)” [al-Isra’ 17:106]. All of these verses describe the Prophet’s recitation of the holy book as qiraa’ah (lit. reading), even though he (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) was unlettered and could not read from books; rather he recited from his memory that which Allah had enabled him to learn by heart. This is how we should understand the passage in which Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning): “Read! In the Name of your Lord, Who has created (all that exists), Has created man from a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood). Read! And your Lord is the Most Generous” [al-‘Alaq 96:1-3]. We should understand it as meaning that he was commanded to recite from memory, and to recite the words that Jibreel (peace be upon him) would teach him. The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) responded by saying, “I am not a reader,” i.e., I do not know how to read from a book, so how can I read something that I have not memorized and that I do not know? Shaykh ‘Atiyyah Saalim (may Allah have mercy on him) said: Qiraa’ah (reading or reciting) means making manifest and causing to stand out, as it may be said concerning a she-camel, lam taqra’ janeenan (she did not bring forth any young), i.e., she did not produce any offspring. We previously referred to the Shaykh’s explanation of the linguistic meaning. There is no contradiction in the fact that the command to read or recite was addressed to an unlettered Prophet, because reading or reciting may be from a written text or it may be something recited from memory. In this case it was something to be recited from memory that which Jibreel (peace be upon him) recited to him. This further highlights the miracle, because the one who was unlettered yesterday became a teacher today. The context indicates both meanings of qiraa’ah as it mentions reading or reciting along with teaching by the pen (v. 4) End quote from Tatimmah Adwa’ al-Bayaan fi Eedaah al-Qur’an bi’l-Qur’an, 9/13 Al-‘Allaamah Taahir ibn ‘Ashoor (may Allah have mercy on him) says: The word “Iqra’ (read or recite)” is a command to read or recite. This word refers to speaking particular words that are either written or memorized by heart. The command to read or recite may be an instruction to do so immediately or in the future. What is being requested in the word “Iqra’” is to read or recite immediately or in the near future (near in relation to the point in time at which this command was given), i.e., to say that which is going to be recited to him. What may indicate that this was an instruction to recite in the near future was the fact that it was not preceded by the dictation of some words to him so that he could memorize them and then be asked to recite them, nor was he given a page and asked to read from it. This is like when a teacher says to his student, “Write”, so he gets ready to write what is going to be dictated to him. In the hadeeth in as-Saheehayn from ‘Aa’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), she says: … (This went on) until the truth came to him when he was in the cave of Hiraa’. The angel came and said, “Read (or recite)!” He (the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)) said: “I said: ‘I am not a reader.’ Then he took hold of me and squeezed me until I could not bear it any more, then he released me and said, ‘Read!’ I said, ‘I am not a reader.’ He took hold of me and squeezed me a second time until I could not bear it any more, then he released me and said, ‘Read!’ I said, ‘I am not a reader.’ He took hold of me and squeezed me a third time until I could not bear it any more, then he released me and said: ‘Read! In the Name of your Lord Who has created (all that exists) … He has taught man that which he knew not.’ [al-‘Alaq 96:1-5].” This hadeeth was narrated by ‘Aa’ishah from the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him), because she says: He said: “I said: ‘I am not a reader.’” Everything that she mentioned in this report is undoubtedly what she narrated from him. And in this report she said: Then the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) went back with them, his heart beating wildly, i.e., he went back with the verses that had been dictated to him; in other words, he went back with them still in his memory. This indicates that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) had received what had been revealed to him, and he recited it at that time. That is made clearer by what she says in the hadeeth: Then Khadeejah took him to Waraqah ibn Nawfal, and Khadeejah said to him: O son of my uncle, listen to what your nephew says - i.e., listen to the words that have been revealed to him. This indicates when it was said to the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) after the third squeezing, “Read! In the Name of your Lord”, i.e., the five verses (from the beginning of Soorat al-‘Alaq), he recited them at that moment as Allah had commanded him, and he went back from the cave of Hira’ to his home reciting them. It was in this sense that the angel said to him on the three occasions “Iqra’ (read or recite),” repeating the phrase that had been revealed by Allah, and it was a repetition intended to put him at ease with a recitation that he had not learned before. No object is mentioned for the verb “read” (or “recite”), either because it came in the form of an intransitive verb; or it was because what was to be read or recited was clear from the context, and what was meant was: recite what We are going to send down to you of the Qur’an. End quote from at-Tahreer wa’t-Tanweer, 30/435 To sum up, the command to read or recite in this verse, “Read! In the Name of your Lord”, does not refer to reading from a written page; rather it refers to reciting from memory something that he had learned. The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) replied that he was unlettered and had not memorized anything from a book before that. But Jibreel taught him the first verses of Soorat al-‘Alaq so that he could read them, i.e., memorize them and recite them after that. And Allah knows best.

[@Fred_L.]

Understandable voice, very nice maps, clear animations, interesting information about topics I know only very little about - aaaaand subscribed.

[@FlashPointHx]

Hahaha - awesome response - good to have you here. Enjoy the series.

[@xjuliussx]

Excelent, great inspiring podcast. Always love your podcast and i hope you will continue mapping the entire history! I watched all your punic wars and after a few months, come back and heard it again!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks ! I love hearing comments like this. I hope the 2nd time around was just as good

[@dylanrodrigues]

@@FlashPointHx your Punic Series was so good as well. I remember watching it a couple of years ago but now I want to watch it again.

[@kinemobile]

Great video ! Very impressive historic accuracies AND correctly spelled names ;) I salute the effort, may your work resonate in listener's heads for a long long time ! Bravo!

[@FlashPointHx]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@richardputz3233]

I was so glad to find you on Podcasts and over joyed to see the You Tube connection ! I wanted to find this subject covered for a long time .

[@FlashPointHx]

It's good to have you here! Its an awesome time period and the narrative writes itself. BTW, I'm curious which system did you use to get your podcasts? - I seem to have no issue with Apple Podcasts - but with Google it seems like its a hassle.

[@richardputz3233]

I used Goggle . I don’t know if I ever had a problem because all I’ve used has been Goggle .

[@FlashPointHx]

Excellent - good to know that they are getting better with their podcast service.

[@Zafersan]

hi nitil. great content as always, you have true love for this map of the world and its history

[@FlashPointHx]

Happy that you liked this!

[@555greek]

good job on this realy love it and your voice i can listin to that for hours !! good job keep up the good work

[@FlashPointHx]

Hahaha - thank you. Happy you like the content and my voice

[@mkspind3l]

I really like your intro of an intro of an intro approach :D def lets us see more nuance and often times this is missed which tends to lead to skewed perspectives about past peoples I actually found your requista videos after I watched Kings and Generals and now im back tracking to the beginning you are one passionate man when it comes to history

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you - Im really happy that you like this method. History is after all a series of dominoes. The hardest part of telling a story like this is where to find the starting point. Personally, I've found this to be rewarding as its way out of my usual comfort zone.

[@salaheddineboukhoulda9348]

Your effort is inimaginable, thank you for all the hard work, very precise informations, and objective narration as well, i hope you still make such videos wish you all the best

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you so much - yes this did take a bit of work

[@darkdefender6384]

WOOOOOOOOOOOWWW!!! This is the history I have always wanted to know. I have never donated to anything on pateron but I definitely plan to on this one. I am so excited for your next episodes! Bravo sir Bravo 👏

[@FlashPointHx]

I’m so happy that you like my content - this is episode 1 and I’m up to 11 - so enjoy!

[@rawone9158]

It's definitely hard to start at the beginning when you can always go farther back in some way.

[@proof4469]

He should start the series at the neolithic age

[@tabletopgeneralsde310]

Great intro mate, nice teled story. Looking forward for part two, will listen to it in the next days.

[@FlashPointHx]

Much appreciated - let me know what you guys think of the next part. Love your table top pics!

[@haniababneh13]

Exellent work Thank you for doing this series, I will share your channel

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you!! Appreciate it. Glad you like the series - hoping to get out a new episode every month.

[@St-hj1ux]

This should be taught in schools, simply amazing.

[@al-kazaz9032]

If only sadly we waste our time away spending weeks on a very simple topic that can be learned in less then a hour by watching one video but instead we do endless amounts of useless worksheets learning nothing until we hate what every thing about what where supposed to learn

[@alexelamarre7403]

@@al-kazaz9032 I don't know in which country you got your education, but I can relate with that on a deep level, sadly.

[@al-kazaz9032]

Alexe Lamarre the amazing USA

[@St-hj1ux]

@@al-kazaz9032 Exactly same here in Malta.

[@pyrrhus3445]

That was great I want to thank u for that cuz u are the first one who represents the history of Islam and Muslims with honesty that was the first fair video about the history of Muslims thank u god bless you bro :)

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you so much - I’m really happy that you like my content. This has been a fantastic experience to do the research for this. Please continue and let me know what you think.

[@ModusPwnens72]

Just found this, so glad I have a new channel to binge. I think your pace of info is perfect

[@FlashPointHx]

Awesome, thank you! Let me know what you think of the videos

[@lancelotdufrane]

Top Shelf! I don’t know which I enjoyed more,..... The entertainment value, or the education. Thanks for a deeper understanding. You are a natural Teacher. Enjoyed That.

[@FlashPointHx]

happy that you liked it!

[@Historyden]

Fantastic job on this ... I am about 37 minutes in hopefully can finish it this weekend

[@FlashPointHx]

Awesome! Let me know what you think of Khalid ibn Al-Walid

[@bredmond812]

+Historyden I have been working through your videos on Rome. They fill in a lot of gaps. I am trying to get to the Samnite Wars.

[@timmychang1791]

You r such a great story teller, especially its history with the enthusiasm of revealing fact. Thank you.

[@FlashPointHx]

Appreciate that !!

[@bradgiddens3453]

Just found the that so happy I did I'm av24 yr old up to knongood n no one would believe this is what I watch n my free time love it plz keep em coming

[@brahim119]

Channel *HistoryMarche* referred many of us to this channel, a great channel. Let me start by complimenting the narrator, he has the perfect voice for narration.

[@bredmond812]

Okay. I finished the Punic Wars. Time to start this series...

[@FlashPointHx]

You are a glutton for punishment ;) enjoy!!

[@bredmond812]

Ok, today I try again. Last time i got side tracked.

[@mcflayv]

You're keeping me sane between Hardcore History shows! Great job! You are right up there with Carlin and Duncan Sir.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks! It’s awesome to know my content is up there with Hardcore Hx and Revolutions. Appreciate it!

[@dustinparr6795]

This is absolutely magnificent work. Such a sincere, honest, well-rounded approach to the subject matter. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Let the coffee and binge-watching commence! 😂☕️

[@FlashPointHx]

Well I've made videos that cover the next 800 years - have fun!

[@kmorton54]

Excellent, excellent video. I really enjoyed it and will continue to watch the other videos in the series

[@FlashPointHx]

Nice Keith - let me know what you think of my content as you go along !

[@mightyomar1318]

I was looking for a good series like this, I finally found it, this series is very interesting

[@FlashPointHx]

Nice - let me know what you think as you go along

[@MrRoupille]

Superb way to go !

[@zackali9934]

I can't understand how u can capture the attention with such sublime narrating

[@FlashPointHx]

Happy that you liked this =)

[@marylee8372]

Wow! Super interesting in addition to excellent scholarship. I completely support your plan to start with the Persian empire to give background to subsequent events in Spain and Central America. Thanks! I'm hooked ❤️

[@FlashPointHx]

This is Episode 1 - you've got another 11 a head of you ;) Let me know what you think when you get to the end.

[@ziephk]

Thank you for giving credit in regards that they fought for something bigger than the material and land of this life.

[@ainaltair3217]

Guess some sugarcoating in the end after setting in a lot of errors...

[@MuhammadZubair-yv5iw]

Great great work, I am here to appreciate all your efforts to create 1 hrs video. Really appreciate your time to invest in this

[@FlashPointHx]

Really glad you liked my work! Yes it takes a lot of time and effort to make these. Thank you for your kind words!

[@TaufiqueJoarder]

An excellent work. Enjoyed a lot.

[@FlashPointHx]

I’m happy you enjoyed it

[@bedouinknight9437]

The Arab conquest prove that superior leadership and morale, can win wars even when facing an enemy with better Technology.

[@bobbulat1393]

Khalid was so good he defeated the Muslim army at Uhud

[@irenebryant9755]

Keep up the great work! ❤ history!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you! Will do!

[@nomeyodomar]

You are one of a kind. Excellent and with soul inside!! THANK YOU!

[@FlashPointHx]

You are so welcome

[@OutlandishSamurai]

Amazing podcast, you just earned yourself a new subscriber.

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey, thanks for the comment. Glad you're enjoying the show !

[@nateemond197]

This dudes voice is so soothing. It feels like an old English documentary like Battlefields of World War 2 in color when he talks about the battles

[@FlashPointHx]

thanks! happy you like my voice

[@Crumbsyums]

Yes!

[@ozymandias-saidcomorian3871]

Interesting thing about Khalid ibn Walid is that the victory of the Meccans against the Muslims was due to him seeing the archers leave their post, where he maneuvered his troops to take the strategic position on the field.

[@FlashPointHx]

The man was a master of tactical warfare - doesn't surprise me that he saw the weakest link

[@bettyjparker8397]

I like to put on a good history documentary as I try to fall asleep. You have got a wonderful voice to sleep by... great podcasts

[@FlashPointHx]

hahaha Im your cure for insomnia =)

[@OlizerVanAntoninus]

Great documentaries. Thanks.

[@FlashPointHx]

thank you!

[@SupremelyFly]

I was suggested this channel a while back and I only decided to embark on your podcast now. I'm SHOCKED at how good this first episode is. I wouldn't have thought it could be this good. Your voice is very good and your narration keeps me focused on the podcast. I have a problem where I can lose interest very easily but I was sucked in the entire hour. I'm looking forward to the rest of your videos! Edit: P.S, your Arabic prenunciation is pretty good. Ofc not perfect, but bearable lol.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks for the awesome comment! Really happy that you like the content. I put a lot of time and effort to try to keep the narrative flowing and keep people interested in the history. Let me know what you think of the rest of the series!

[@FlashPointHx]

@Paul Fletcher si deus pro nobiscum quis contra nos?

[@jcIsInURHouse]

I LOVE THIS GUY...this is sooooo darn interesting!!

[@FlashPointHx]

hahah - Thanks! let me know what you think of the series !

[@shameemsyed9273]

Ver well done series, informative and interesting.

[@FlashPointHx]

Many thanks!

[@edmqnd8128]

I love that when watching this series there is no bias, I mean you could have done this series give the prophet a bad picture or a good picture but you kept it neutral and gave it to us as I was so I respect that!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks ! Appreciate that - tried to keep this as even keel as possible

[@Elbasilius]

This is a GOD TIER history podcast. Up there with Dan Carlin and History on Fire. Crazy

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you so much for this - I actually posted this in my twitter feed

[@brandonstanley9125]

I like the breadth and depth of your research process. I'm listening to these on iTunes and watching the vids to cover the same ground again. Thanks. Scholarship is happening on youtube. The new era of oral history, as Dan Carlin says.

[@FlashPointHx]

Thanks! I’m really glad you like my series. I’m impressed that you are both listening and watching the series as well. Let me know what you think as you go along, it would be nice to have feed back from one so committed.

[@DanHalen]

Great podcasts. Makes my night audit shift way better!

[@FlashPointHx]

hahaha - Glad I can help.

[@victoriazhu2185]

written so well that I wanted to binge watch all 4 episodes at once.

[@takshashila2995]

Amazing and elaborate documentary!

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey thanks! I'm really glad you liked it!

[@dylanrodrigues]

Amazing podcast. So thorough, engaging and your narration is superb. Can’t wait to see the rest of the episodes. Also Khalid ibn Al-Walid really was the main character of his time period, huh?

[@FlashPointHx]

oh yeah - he won over and over again - made great strides against the Persians and defeated the Byzantine at the pivotal battle of Yarmouk

[@colej7973]

Literally the best channel on this website

[@FlashPointHx]

Hey thanks so much Cole!

[@lunauraz1596]

Wonderful podcast. And the voice of the narrator is so soothing. Thank you.

[@Adam-AK47]

i would like to say that I lived this unbiased and objective representation of history you are providing especially with the delivery in which you give it, the quality of your many videos including this one is very good and I am glad I stumbled on to this channel, I would however like to correct you on something I believe is important and that is umar ibn khattab had no jealousy or rivalry towards khalid ibn walid but in fact had great respect for him and saw him as a brother. the decision to 'demote' khalid was due to the muslims seeing him as a sort of 'good luck charm' and that it was because of khalid they were winning the battles instead of giving allah (god) that praise and appreciation. Khalid also respected umar very much so and also saw him as a brother and upon receiving the letter understand that umar would have his reasons for such a decision and gave up his leadership and decided to fight underneath the new commander without any objections.

[@FlashPointHx]

I am happy that you liked the series. When I was doing the research for it I heard it said that Khalid was demoted for both reasons. But when I had a chance to review the sources in more detail ( as the man fascinated me as both a historical figure and a military genius ) it appeared more and more along the lines of what you wrote. Which also makes sense, in that he stepped down without incident. A warlord or a rival in the making wouldn’t have acquiesced so easily. Please continue to follow along!

[@The1stGurehaundo]

THANK YOU for visiting Mexico. You have so far amazed me with a history of Spain that is not normally taught in Mexico. Looking forward to the Isabella episode. Outstanding job! Hope to see more battle plans and formations. Kudos, hombre! Just one inaccuracy: Muhammad didn't just "vanish" the 3 Jewish tribes of Medina, he expellled the Banu Nadir, supposedly after a plot to assassinate him that the angel Gabriel "discovered", the Banu Qainuqa were threatened with conversion or death and let go with only the shirts on their backs due to the pleading of Ibn Abd-Allah Ubayy , and latter, the Banu Qurayza were "vanished" by way of decapitation of all the males (600 to 900 men and one woman) and the enslavement and selling of the survivors. The event is well attested to in the Islamic historical tradition, and has served as the basis for multiple rulings throughout history dealing with the treatment of captured non-Muslims by Muslim military forces.

[@benrhoumaiheb4665]

A truly amazing work!

[@FlashPointHx]

Thank you!! I'm happy that you liked it!

[@XRemARx]

I just discovered your channel yesterday and you got me so addicted to history imma need to check myself into rehab. Will be sending the bill to you ❤ On a real note: Thank you for this. I love it.

[@FlashPointHx]

Hahahha - happy that you liked this !