Podcasts about caliph

Join Salman Qamar & Zafar Ahmad for Thursday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Hazrat Ali (ra)' and 'Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad'. Hazrat Ali (ra) Hazrat Ali (ra), the fourth Caliph of Islam, was known for his wisdom, bravery, and justice. This episode explores his early life, support for the Prophet (saw), and role in shaping Islamic governance. We examine the challenges of his caliphate, his legacy in Islamic thought, and his enduring teachings on justice and faith Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, the fourth Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, was a leader whose message of peace and unity touched millions. His teachings continue to inspire compassion, the pursuit of knowledge, and mutual understanding. His legacy lives on through the values he shared with the world. Guests: Miss Maria Yair -  Young member of Waqf-e-nau scheme for Ahmadiyya Muslim Rizwan Mirza - Volunteer worker for MTA (Muslim Television Ahmadiyya). Murabbi Samaar Sb - A dedicated regional missionary based in East London. Producers: Mahira Ramzeen, Raaziya Sheron and Sabiha Tariq

Date: 23/04/2025 Join Aneeq ur Rehman and Dr Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Hazrat Uthman (ra)' and ‘Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad' Hazrat Uthman (ra) Hazrat Uthman ibn Affan (RA), the third Caliph of Islam, played a crucial role in unifying the Quran, ensuring its preservation and consistency as Islam spread. His leadership was marked by devotion, wisdom, and efforts to maintain the unity of the Muslim ummah, despite the challenges he faced. Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad (rh), the third Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, was a visionary leader who promoted faith, education, and global unity. His legacy of humanitarian efforts, interfaith dialogue, and knowledge continues to inspire generations. Guests: Imam Said Ahmed Arif - born in Pakistan 1985, grew up in Germany, studied in Jamia Canada, served in Berlin for 10 years and currently working in Tarbiyyat Department in Frankfurt Producers: Rubina Sheraz and Ayesha Tahir & Tahmina Tahir

Date: 22.04.25 Join Saad Ahmed for Tuesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Hazrat Umar (ra)' and ‘Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood (ra)' Hazrat Umar (ra) Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (ra) was the second caliph and a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad (saw). Known for his strong leadership, justice, and reforms, he played a key role in expanding the Muslim empire and ensuring fairness for all. Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood (ra) The second Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community was also the Promised Son of the Promised Messiah, who was destined to reform the state of the Muslims. His caliphate of 52 years left a legacy of faith, service & expansion for the community. Join us as we discuss his extensive works for the cause of faith. Producers: Faiza Mirza and Fezia Haq

Join Hanif Khan, Rana Ata ur Rehman & Amaar Ahmad for Monday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra)' and ‘Hazrat Maulvi Noorudin (ra)' Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) Join us as we reflect on the legacy of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), the first Caliph of Islam and closest companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Hazrat Maulvi Noorudin (ra) Hazrat Maulvi Nooruddin (ra), the first Khalifa of the Promised Messiah (as), was a scholar, physician, and spiritual leader who played a vital role in preserving and strengthening the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Join us as we explore his unwavering faith, immense knowledge, and lasting impact on the revival of Islam. Guests: Imam Khalid Gonzalez Imam Farrukh Tahir Mrs. Sabiha Iqbal Producers: Dania Nasir and Aisha Aullybux

Tasawwuf is the old word for dressing in wool, the typical identifier for a monk, ascetic, and mystic. Today, we pronounce it Sufi.The Sufi tradition dates back to the foundation of Islam, though both adherents and opponents have claimed that it's even older than Islam--certainly some of the ideas are....The Goal is Tawhid, the perfect union with Allah (the God of the Hebrew Bible). The Prophet Muhammad is also revered as a god because of his achievement in this pursuit. The most well regarded traditions have master-apprentice chains that can be traced as far back as the best hadiths, and can be compared to the Jedi--or, we try, anyway.We explore some Sufi poetry, and note that Rumi is the most popular poet in the world. Rumi is also the founder of a Sufi tradition known as the Whirling Dervishes--a phrase coopted by insensitive parents in the 80s and 90s. Sufis, like many other groups, have been the object of abuse and even terrorism around the world.All this and more...Support us on Patreon or you can get our merch at Spreadshop. Join the Community on Discord. Learn more great religion factoids on Facebook and Instagram. 

***This episode was much delayed by my forgetting to upload it here. The next Nasir Khusraw episode will be along shortly. An 11th-century journey from Jerusalem to Fatimid Egypt. If you like what you hear and want to chip in to support the podcast, my Patreon is here. I'm on BlueSky @a-devon.bsky.social, Instagram @humancircuspod, and I have some things on Redbubble. Sources: Fulton, Michael S. Contest for Egypt: The Collapse of the Fatimid Caliphate, the Ebb of Crusader Influence, and the Rise of Saladin. Brill, 2022. Gascoigne, Alison L. "The Water Supply of Tinnis: Public Amenities and Private Investments," Cities in the Pre-Modern Islamic World The Urban Impact of Religion, State and Society. Edited by Bennison, Amira K and Gascoigne, Alison L. Routledge, 2009. Hunsberger, Alice C. Nasir Khusraw, the Ruby of Badakhshan: A Portrait of the Persian Poet, Traveller and Philosopher. Bloomsbury Academic, 2002. Khusraw, Nasir. Nāṣer-e Khosraw's Book of Travels, translated by Wheeler McIntosh Thackston. Bibliotheca Persica, 1986. Thomson, Kirsten. Politics And Power in Late Fāṭimid Egypt: The Reign of Caliph al-Mustanṣir. Bloomsbury Academic, 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hadrat Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Al Aas (ra) Session 49 The Ascension of Hadrat Abdullah ibn Zubayr (ra) to the Caliphate. Immediately after the massacre of Karbalaa and also as a reaction to Yazeed's order to attack the Holy City of Al-Madeenah, the Makkans delared Hadrat Abdullah ibn Zubayr (ra) as the legitimate Caliph and soon the whole of the Hijaaz followed suit. Some of the Elite Companions (ra/a) had warned him not take this path- for nothing good will ultimately be achieved by it other than the umeessary blood being shed of many Muslims - such as Hadrat Abdullah ibn mr (ra) who had by now become aged and also blind. The only thing only thing that caused me to rebel was my anger for the sake of Allah (SWT) that His Prohibited Areas be desecrated, ibn Zubayr (ra) (Tabarani).

We've dropped through a Black Hole, landing in the world of nothing, to try and understand why nothing is as it should be.

Hadrat Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Al Aas (ra) Session 41 "Each of the differing groups agree on and acknowledge the fact that Hadrat Mu'aawiyah (ra) was not equally entitled to the position of Caliph as Hadrat Alee (ra) was and that he could not possibly be the Caliph as Long as it was possible for Hadrat Alee (ra) to take this position. This is because Hadrat Alee's (ra) merit, knowledge, piety, courage and other virtues were apparent and well-known amongst them, just as the case with his brothers, Hadrat Aboo Bakr (ra), Hadrat Umar (ra) and Hadrat Uthmaan (ra)." (Majmoo Fatawaa).

Elon Musk's DOGE is cutting away funding throughout government... with one massive exception. We review Trump's Zionist ties, his new plan for Gaza, and a warning to the Muslim world from the Caliph of Islam. 

First up We will discuss the first month of President Trump's time in power... and hectic first it has been. He will try to assess if the world will be more safer or not with some of his policies and Executive orders he has signed... This will be followed by the Faith in Focus and I will look into some aspects of the achievements of the 2nd Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community – and see how the prophecy of the Promised Messiah regarding the Promised Son was achieved in the person of the 2nd caliph.

Title: Justice: the forgotten key to Peace Synopsis: In a world rife with conflict, injustice and inequality, can true peace ever be achieved? On this episode of Pathway to Peace, themes such as world day for Social Justice and the guidance given by the late second Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, are discussed. From political aggression and economic disparity to the role of social media in shaping public opinion, the presenters discuss how injustice manifests in both individual and national behaviours. Are governments setting a dangerous precedent for societal collapse? How does misinformation and ideological extremism fuel divisions? And ultimately, is the decline of moral and spiritual accountability at the root of today's unrest? Presenters: Hafia Khan, Aliya Sami & Farah Baig

In this episode of School of Divine Mysteries, Aba Al-Sadiq (FHIP) returns to a profound question raised in the previous episode: If the Supersoul is present in everything, why do we need to follow an Imam, a Caliph of Allah, or an avatar of the Supersoul? Don't we all have direct access to it? The answer, as Aba Al-Sadiq explores, is both deep and transformative. Drawing from the teachings of Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, he uncovers the mystery behind divine guidance and why it is channeled through specific human beings appointed by the Divine. This episode challenges the idea that we are all God, shedding light on the truth that, although God resides within us, only divinely chosen figures have the right to speak on God's behalf.

The Keynote address delivered by the World Wide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper), at the Inauguration of the Baitus Salaam Mosque, Scunthorpe, UK. This blessed event took place on the 17th June 2023.

address delivered by the World Wide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper), to the German Guests on the occassion of the Annual Convention 2023 at the exhibition center in Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, Germany. This event took place on 2nd Sept 2023.

At a time when we witness growing distress in the world, The Ahmadiyya Muslim community is dedicated to establishing peace and to protect the basic human rights of all wherever they may be in the world and is also keen to recognising efforts made by those who seek to advance the cause of peace. The Ahmadiyya Peace Symposium was started well over a decade ago, to promote a deeper understanding of Islam and other faiths, and to inspire a mutual effort for lasting peace. More than a thousand guests attend this unique event held at Baitul Futuh Mosque every year. Including secretaries of state, ministers, ambassadors, journalists and academics, as well as representatives from numerous charities and faith communities.

On 19th October 2024 His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (May Allah be his helper), the 5th Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community delivered a historic address marking 100 years since the foundation stone laying of the Fazl mosque, London's first purpose built mosque.

fWotD Episode 2838: Siege of Baghdad Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Monday, 10 February 2025 is Siege of Baghdad.The siege of Baghdad took place in early 1258 at Baghdad, the historic capital of the Abbasid Caliphate. After a series of provocations from its ruler, Caliph al-Musta'sim, a large army under Hulegu, a prince of the Mongol Empire, attacked the city. Within a few weeks, Baghdad fell and was sacked by the Mongol army—al-Musta'sim was killed alongside hundreds of thousands of his subjects. The city's fall has traditionally been seen as marking the end of the Islamic Golden Age; in reality, its ramifications are uncertain.After the accession of his brother Möngke Khan to the Mongol throne in 1251, Hulegu, a grandson of Genghis Khan, was dispatched westwards to Persia to secure the region. His massive army of over 138,000 men took years to reach the region but then quickly attacked and overpowered the Nizari Ismaili Assassins in 1256. The Mongols had expected al-Musta'sim to provide reinforcements for their army—the Caliph's failure to do so, combined with his arrogance in negotiations, convinced Hulegu to overthrow him in late 1257. Invading Mesopotamia from all sides, the Mongol army soon approached Baghdad, routing a sortie on 17 January 1258 by flooding their camp. They then invested Baghdad, which was left with around 30,000 troops.The assault began at the end of January. Mongol siege engines breached Baghdad's fortifications within a couple of days, and Hulegu's highly-trained troops controlled the eastern wall by 4 February. The increasingly desperate al-Musta'sim frantically tried to negotiate, but Hulegu was intent on total victory, even killing soldiers who attempted to surrender. The Caliph eventually surrendered the city on 10 February, and the Mongols began looting three days later. The total number of people who died is unknown, as it was likely increased by subsequent epidemics; Hulegu later estimated the total at around 200,000. After calling an amnesty for the pillaging on 20 February, Hulegu executed the caliph. In contrast to the exaggerations of later Muslim historians, Baghdad prospered under Hulegu's Ilkhanate, although it did decline in comparison to the new capital, Tabriz.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:30 UTC on Monday, 10 February 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Siege of Baghdad on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Justin.

Questions Covered: 08:34 – Is it ok to raise your hands or hold hands during the Our Father? 13:20 – What does the Church have to say on environmentalism? I joined a club at school so I want advice on how I should approach it. 37:40 – Why do some Catholics refrain from using the word pray when discussing Mary when Church documents says Catholics pray to her? 48:50 – Would it be sinful for a Catholic to claim to be the Caliph of all of Islam? …

Join Jamese and Caliph for a new season of Friendly Fire with the the final installment of Hip Hop Heritage. They will discuss Hip The post Friendly Fire- ep 87 – Hip-Hop Heritage: Then, Now, and Future p4 The Conclusion (From the Bronx to Bay) first appeared on ke: Crossfire.

Tonight, we'll read the Caliph Stork, a fairy tale popularized by Andrew Lang among others. Andrew Lang was a Scottish poet, novelist, historian and folklorist most famous for his Fairy Books, a series of twelve collections of fairy tales published between 1889 and 1910. In this tale, a curious purchase leads the Caliph of Bagdad and his Vizier into an unexpected and transformative adventure. As they navigate their strange new reality, they uncover se crets that challenge their wit and resolve. Their journey takes them to unexpected places, testing loyalty and ingenuity in ways they never imagined. — read by 'N' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jamese and Caliph for a new season of Friendly Fire with the third installment of Hip Hop Heritage. They will discuss Hip Hop The post Friendly Fire- ep 86 – Hip-Hop Heritage: Then, Now, and Future p3 (From the Bronx to Bay) first appeared on ke: Crossfire.

Join Jamese and Caliph for a new season of Friendly Fire with the second installment of Hip Hop Heritage. They will discuss Hip Hop The post Friendly Fire- ep 85 – Hip-Hop Heritage: Then, Now, and Future p2 (From the Bronx to Bay) first appeared on ke: Crossfire.

Join Jamese and Caliph for a new season of Friendly Fire. And Fire is what you are going to get. Listen as these open The post Friendly Fire- ep 84 – Hip-Hop Heritage: Then, Now, and Future p1 (From the Bronx to Bay) first appeared on ke: Crossfire.

The biography of the just caliph, Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz / With Sheikh Helmi Bakhour

On the 11th September 1683, at the great city of Vienna, the armies of the Ottoman Empire were preparing to storm the city, but their scouts to the west noticed a vast cavalry force approaching. The next day Christian horsemen (Poles, Lithuanians, Germans of the Holy Roman Empire and Cossacks)  swept down upon the troops of the Caliph and swept them away in one of the most stunning military victories of all time. But what lay at the heart of this clash between Christendom and the Caliphate, West vs. East, Christianity vs. Islam? Joining to discuss is historian of the Middle East Simon Mayall. We talk about the past's influence on today's fanatics, the conquests of Spain and the Levant by the Moors and the Crusaders and much much more. Episode Links The House of War: The Struggle between Christendom and the Caliphate Aspects of History Links Latest Issue out - Annual Subscription to Aspects of History Magazine only $9.99/£9.99 Ollie on X Aspects of History on Instagram Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/AOH Get in touch: history@aspectsofhistory.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aliyy Ibn Abi Talib the Forth Rightly Guided Caliph He was the first boy to embrace Islam, among the most prominent figures of the Religion; and among the courageous people. He was a good example of those who were detached from the worldly interests, and among the famous speakers and pious scholars.

fWotD Episode 2690: Al-Musta'li Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Sunday, 15 September 2024 is Al-Musta'li.Abū al-Qāsim Aḥmad ibn al-Mustanṣir (Arabic: أبو القاسم أحمد بن المستنصر; 15/16 September 1074 – 11/12 December 1101), better known by his regnal name al-Mustaʿlī biʾllāh (المستعلي بالله, lit. 'The One Raised Up by God'), was the ninth Fatimid caliph and the nineteenth imam of Musta'li Ismailism.Although not the eldest (and most likely the youngest) of the sons of Caliph al-Mustansir Billah, al-Musta'li became caliph through the machinations of his brother-in-law, the vizier al-Afdal Shahanshah. In response, his oldest brother and most likely candidate for their father's succession, Nizar, rose in revolt in Alexandriabut was defeated and executed. This caused a major split in the Isma'ili movement. Many communities, especially in Persia and Iraq, split off from the officially sponsored Isma'ili hierarchy and formed their own Nizari movement, holding Nizar and his descendants as the rightful imams.Throughout his reign, al-Musta'li remained subordinate to al-Afdal, who was the de facto ruler of the Fatimid Caliphate. The Caliphate's core territory in Egypt experienced a period of good government and prosperity, but the Fatimids suffered setbacks in Syria, where they were faced with the advance of the Sunni Seljuk Turks. Al-Afdal managed to recover the port city of Tyre, and even recapture Jerusalem in the turmoil caused by the arrival of the First Crusade in northern Syria. Despite Fatimid attempts to make common cause with the Crusaders against the Seljuks, the latter advanced south and captured Jerusalem in July 1099, sealing their success with a major victory over the Fatimid army led by al-Afdal at the Battle of Ascalon shortly after. Al-Musta'li died in 1101 and was succeeded by his five-year-old son, al-Amir.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:53 UTC on Sunday, 15 September 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Al-Musta'li on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Kimberly.

King Fernando III of Castile embarks on his first crusade, while one of the contenders for Caliph forms an unlikely alliance with Castile.

Join Jamese and Caliph for a new season of Friendly Fire. And Fire is what you are going to get. Listen as they do The post Friendly Fire- ep 83 -College vs. Trade School Debate…It ends here. first appeared on ke: Crossfire.

He is Abu Hafs ^Umar Ibn al- Khattab, the just Caliph al-Faruq. He was one of those who embraced Islam in the early days of the Call of the Prophet sallallahu ^alayhi wa sallam, and he was also one of those ten whom the Prophet told them the good news that they will be in Paradise. With Sheikh Helmi Bakhour

Insights into Islamic Figures The First Caliph of Islam ‏Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, may Allah raise his rank Second part with Sheikh Helmi Bakhoor

Insights into Islamic Figures The First Caliph of Islam ‏Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, may Allah raise his rank First part with Sheikh Helmi Bakhoor

In this heartfelt episode of "The Father's Truth," host Alan Donovan sits down with Caliph, a Toronto-based artist, and new father. Kalief talks about his journey from pursuing a challenging career in music to finding success in real estate and eventually returning to music inspired by fatherhood. This episode is a deep dive into Caliph's latest song dedicated to the themes of fatherhood and paternal relationships, reflecting the often-ignored emotional narratives in modern rap music. Alan and Caliph discuss the inspiration behind this powerful track, which focuses on relationship with his own father, the struggles they faced, and the newfound understanding they share now. Caliph shares his intent to shine a light on the positive aspects of fatherhood, especially in the black community, addressing the often misleading stereotypes about absentee fathers. The episode also touches upon the broader implications of fatherhood and men's mental health, and Caliph's plans for future releases that continue to explore these important themes. The Power of Authentic Music: Caliph believes in creating music that resonates with genuine experiences, focusing on the seldom-discussed themes of fatherhood and love. Inspiration from Fatherhood: Becoming a father drastically changed Caliph's perspective, pushing him back into music to leave a legacy for his son. Breaking Stereotypes: The song aims to counter the stereotype of absentee black fathers by showcasing the positive, loving relationships many have with their children. Emotional Storytelling: Through his lyrics, Caliph addresses the complex relationship with his father and the journey towards mutual respect and understanding. Upcoming Projects: Caliph hints at more music centered around men's mental health and treating personal struggles with dignity and respect. "We need to tell the stuff that we all feel... it doesn't always have to be dark." - Caliph "I watched firsthand how it just destroyed him and how hard he had to fight to get shared custody." - Caliph on his friend's custody battle "You want to be an inspiration for some young kid or some young father that is scared to death about whether or not they're going to be a good father." - Alan "The theme of the song is really just to show that the black nuclear family still exists too." - Caliph "I'm the artist. I've accepted that my story is my story." - Caliph --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefatherstruth/support

Join Jamese and Caliph for a new season of Friendly Fire. And Fire is what you are going to get. Listen as these open The post Friendly Fire – Episode 82 –Scandal for the Capitol. first appeared on ke: Crossfire.

On today's podcast, a story about America's first novel; what is the difference between ‘zest,' ‘drive,' and ‘desire?'; ‘food for thought' and similar expressions; then, 'The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock,' by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today's podcast, a story about America's first novel; what is the difference between ‘zest,' ‘drive,' and ‘desire?'; ‘food for thought' and similar expressions; then, 'The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock,' by O. Henry on American Stories.

It's crusade time!  A major crusading expedition leaves Toledo in June 1212 under the command of King Alfonso VIII of Castile.  It heads directly southwards, intending to confront the Caliph's forces.  

Tales From The Thousand And One Nights词汇提示1.glassware 玻璃器皿2.sumptuous 豪华的3.wounds 伤口4.cellar 地窖5.bait 诱饵6.witch 巫婆7.hoax 骗局原文Story 18: The Barber's Tale of His Fifth BrotherThe Barber told the Caliph the tale of his fifth brother Al-Nashshar.His nickname was the Babbler.Both of his ears were cut off.The Barber told the Caliph that when their father died, he left the brothers 700 dirhams to share.The fifth brother did not know what to do with his share so he bought 100 dirhams worth of glassware.He planned to sell them for a profit, and use the profit to buy more items to sell.The brother sat on a bench at the foot of a wall, and put his glassware on display.He daydreamed in detail about how he would gain riches.He thought to himself in detail, "I will buy merchandise and jewels, I will buy a house and slaves, I will marry the daughters of Kings and Wazirs."He imagined how he would even ignore his wife on their wedding night, showing how important he was.She would beg for his attention saying, "Oh! Look at me my husband, heal my broken spirit."In his deep daydream he kicked his foot up and knocked over all of his glassware.Everything broke.He was left with nothing.He cried and hid his face.A beautiful lady was passing by and took pity on him.She gave him 500 dirhams.When he was home later that evening, an old lady knocked on his door.She asked him if she could enter his home to wash and prepare herself for prayer.When she was about to leave, he offered her 2 dirhams.She said, "I am not a beggar. I don't need it"She said she was servant of the rich lady who had had given him money earlier that day.She invited him to come and meet the beautiful and wealthy lady.She said that he should bring all of his gold and riches with him to make a good impression.He entered a large room, with wonderful carpets and curtains.The young lady met him, wearing sumptuous clothes. She sat and talked with him before saying, "Stay here, I will be right back."Next a large black slave entered, who questioned why he was there, and whipped and beat him.After he finished beating him, he asked, "Where is the salt girl?"A servant girl who held a large tray of salt came in.The slave girl rubbed the salt into my brother's wounds.He called for "cellar-guardian", She had him tossed into a cellar full of dead bodies.After two days, he was able to move and was able to sneak away.He followed the old lady and saw how she tricked one man after another, in the same way he was tricked.He disguised himself as rich Persian and asked her, with a foreign accent, "I'ma stranger to this city. Do you know where I can weigh my 1,100 dinars?"She took the bait and invited him to her home, where the young lady and slave were waiting.When the large black slave came, he grabbed his sword and killed him.He then called out, "Salt girl, where are you?"When she came, he took the sword and killed her, too.He called out, "Cellar-guardian, where are you?"When the old lady came, my brother said, "Do you know who I am, you old witch?"She said that she did not know him.He told her who he was and about the 500 gold pieces.She pleaded for her life.He took the sword and killed her.He found the young lady and she begged for her life.He asked her why she did such deceptive things?She said that she was tricked by the old lady and the slave, too.She told my brother that for three years she was forced to be part of their game and tricks.He believed her and asked her, "Is there anything valuable in this house?"She said yes, but it was so much that he would need ten men to carry it out.So,he hired help and when he returned, the girl was gone and nothing was left in the house.He knew then he was a victim of her hoax.He stayed at the house, but the next morning 20 soldiers came saying, "The Governor wants you!"He offered them money but they refused.They grabbed him and took him to the Governor.He told the Governor everything that happened to him.The Governor showed him mercy and said, "Leave this city or I will hang you."When my brother was travelling outside of the city he was attacked by thieves and they cut off his ears.The barber told the Caliph that when he heard this story, about his brother, he found his brother and secretly took care of him.翻译故事十八:理发师关于他第五个兄弟的故事理发师给哈里发讲了他第五个哥哥阿尔-纳什沙的故事。他的外号叫胡言乱语者。他的两只耳朵都被割掉了。理发师告诉哈里发，当他们的父亲去世时，他留给兄弟们七百迪拉姆分享。老五不知道该拿那份钱怎么办，就买了价值一百迪拉姆的玻璃器皿。他打算把它们卖掉赚钱，然后用赚来的钱买更多的东西来卖。哥哥坐在墙脚边的长凳上，把他的玻璃器皿拿出来展示。他详细地做着如何发财的白日梦。他仔细地想:“我要买商品和珠宝，买房子和奴隶，娶国王和高官的女儿。”他想象着在新婚之夜，他甚至会忽略他的妻子，这表明他是多么重要。她会乞求他的注意，说:“哦!看着我，我的丈夫，治愈我破碎的心灵。”在深沉的白日梦中，他把脚踢翻了，把所有的玻璃器皿都打翻了。一切都坏了。他一无所有。他哭了起来，捂住了脸。一位漂亮的女士路过，很同情他。她给了他五百迪拉姆。那天晚上他回家后，一位老太太敲了他的门。她问他是否可以到他家里洗洗，准备祈祷。当她准备离开时，他给了她2迪拉姆。她说:“我不是乞丐。我不需要。”她说她是那天早些时候给他钱的那位富婆的仆人。她邀请他去见这位美丽而富有的女士。她说他应该带上所有的黄金和财富，给人留下好印象。他走进一间大房间，铺着漂亮的地毯和窗帘。那位年轻的女士迎接了他，她穿着华丽的衣服。她坐下来和他聊了一会儿，然后说:“待在这儿，我马上回来。”接着，一个高大的黑人奴隶走了进来，问他为什么在那里，用鞭子抽打他。打了他一顿后，他问:“卖盐的女孩在哪里?”一个丫鬟端着一大盘盐走了进来。那个女奴把盐撒在我哥哥的伤口上。他叫来“地窖守卫”，她把他扔进了一个满是尸体的地窖。两天后，他能够移动并且能够偷偷溜走。他跟着老妇人，看到她是如何一个接一个地欺骗男人，就像他被欺骗一样。他把自己伪装成富有的波斯人，带着外国口音问她:“我对这个城市不熟。你知道我在哪里可以称一下我的一千一百第纳尔吗?”她上钩了，邀请他去她家，年轻的女士和奴隶都在那里等着他。当那个高大的黑奴走过来时，他抢过他的剑杀死了他。然后他喊道:“盐姑娘，你在哪里?”当她来的时候，他拿起剑把她也杀了。他喊道:“守酒窖的人，你在哪儿?”当老妇人来了，我哥哥说:“你知道我是谁吗，你这个老巫婆?”她说她不认识他。他告诉她自己是谁，还有那五百枚金币的事。她恳求饶她一命。他拿起剑杀了她。他找到了那位年轻女士，她求他饶她一命。他问她为什么要做这种骗人的事?她说她也被老太太和奴隶骗了。她告诉我哥哥，三年来，她被迫成为他们的游戏和诡计的一部分。他相信了，就问她说:“这房子里有什么贵重的东西吗?”她回答了，但那东西太多了，他需要十个人来搬。所以，他雇了帮手，当他回来的时候，女孩已经走了，房子里什么都没有留下。他知道他是她骗局的受害者。他呆在房子里，但是第二天早上二十个士兵来了，说:“总督找你!”他要给他们钱，但他们拒绝了。他们抓住他，把他带到总督那里。他把发生在他身上的一切都告诉了总督。总督就怜悯他，说，离开这城，不然我就把你吊死。当我哥哥在城外旅行时，他遭到了小偷的袭击，他们割掉了他的耳朵。理发师告诉哈里发，当他听到这个关于他兄弟的故事时，他找到了他的兄弟，并秘密地照顾他。

Tales From The Thousand And One Nights词汇提示1.confronted 质问2.banished 流放3.cobbler 鞋匠4.whipped 鞭打5.bruises 伤痕6.guilty 犯罪7.lashes 抽打原文Story 17: The Barber's Tale of His Fourth BrotherThere once was a barber with many brothers.He shared his brothers' stories with the Caliph.The Barber told the Caliph the tale of his fourth brother Al-Kuz al-aswanie.His nickname was the long-necked Gugglet.He was blind in one eye.He became rich as a butcher selling meat in Baghdad.An old man with a grey beard bought meat from the butcher with bright silver coins.The butcher put these coins in a separate box because they were very white and different.After five months he noticed they were just paper cut into the shape of coins.When the old man came again to buy sheep meat, the butcher confronted him.The old man said, "Which is better for you, to accuse me or for everyone to find out that you are selling human flesh?"The people of the city believed the hanging meat to be a man and not a ram.The Chief sentenced the butcher to 500 beatings with a stick and took his property.He was banished from Baghdad.The brother travelled to a new city and started a new life as a cobbler.One day the King of the city rode by the brother's store on his horse.The brother was standing outside and looked at the King with his one good eye.The King feared bad luck from being looked at by a person with one blind eye so he had the brother beat and whipped.He decided to leave the city and find somewhere else to live.The people in the new city thought he was a thief, because of his scars and bruises.They took him to the Governor who also said, "How can we listen to the words of someone with scars on his back and bruises? You must be guilty of a great crime."The Governor sentenced him to 100 lashes.The brother left the city, wandering, not knowing where to go.The barber told the Caliph that when he heard of his brother's bad luck he found him and secretly took care of him, giving him food and drink.翻译故事十七:理发师关于他第四个哥哥的故事从前有一个理发师，他有许多兄弟。他把他兄弟的故事告诉了哈里发。理发师给哈里发讲了他的四兄弟库兹·阿斯瓦尼的故事。他的绰号是长脖子的咯咯笑。他一只眼睛瞎了。他在巴格达当屠夫卖肉发家致富。一位胡子灰白的老人用亮闪闪的银币从屠夫那里买了肉。屠夫把这些硬币放在一个单独的盒子里，因为它们很白，很不一样。五个月后，他发现它们只是剪纸成硬币的形状。当老人再次来买羊肉时，屠夫拦住了他。老人说:“你告发我好，还是让大家知道你卖人肉好?”城里的人相信挂着的肉是人而不是羊。酋长用棍子打了屠夫五百下，并没收了他的财产。他被驱逐出巴格达。他哥哥去了一个新的城市，开始了做皮匠的新生活。一天，城里的国王骑着马经过哥哥的仓库。哥哥站在外面，用他那只完好的眼睛看着国王。国王害怕被一个独眼的人看到会带来厄运，所以他让人鞭打他的哥哥。他决定离开这个城市，另找地方住。新城里的人都以为他是个小偷，因为他身上的伤疤和瘀伤。他们把他带到总督那里，总督还说:“我们怎么能听一个背上有伤疤和瘀伤的人的话呢?你一定犯了大罪。”总督判他鞭刑一百下。哥哥离开了城市，四处漂泊，不知该去哪里。理发师告诉哈里发，当他听说他的兄弟运气不好时，他找到了他哥哥，并秘密地照顾他，给他食物和饮料。

Seven years ago, I wrote an online serial novel, Unsong, about alternate history American kabbalists. You can read the online version here. The online version isn't going anywhere, but lots of people asked for a hard copy. I tried to get the book formally published, but various things went wrong and I procrastinated. Commenter Pycea finally saved me from myself and helped get it published on Amazon (thank you!) You can now buy the book here, for $19.99. I think the published version is an improvement over the original. I rewrote three or four chapters I wasn't satisfied with, and changed a few character names to be more kabbalistically appropriate. The timeline and history have been rectified, and there are more details on the 2000 - 2015 period and how UNSONG was founded. I gave the political situation a little more depth (watch for the Archon of Arkansas, the Shogun of Michigan, and the Caliph of California). And the sinister Malia Ngo has been replaced by the equally sinister, but actual-character-development-having, Ash Bentham. All of the parts that were actually good have been kept. Thanks to everyone for being patient, and special thanks to Pycea for making this happen. https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/unsong-available-in-paperback 

After a decade-long period of peace, the Christians and Muslims of the Iberian peninsula clash once again, with the Caliph targetting the Christian stronghold of Salvatierra.

Tales From The Thousand And One Nights词汇提示1.wazir 旧时某些穆斯林国家的高官2.exquisite 精致的3.broker 经纪人4.charisma 魅力5.enamored 迷恋6.lavish 奢华的7.unbind 解开8.sober 未醉9.pleaded 恳求10.behead 斩首原文Story 16: NurAl-Din Ali and the Damsel Anis Al-JalisOnce there was a King of Bassorah named Mohammed son of Sulayman al-Zayni.He had two Wazirs.One was named Al-mu'in son of Sawi and the other Al-Fazl son of Khakan.Al-Fazl was very generous, respectable and everyone came to him for advice.On the other hand, Al-mu'in son of Sawi was the opposite.He was hated, not trusted by the people.One day the King told Al-Fazl that he wanted a beautiful slave girl.Al-Fazl found an exquisite and perfect girl for sale.He gave the Persian slave-broker 10 thousand dinars.The broker said, "You shouldn't bring the girl to the King today. She's tired and has been travelling. If she can rest and recover she will be more beautilul."The Wazir Al-Fazi agreed and took the girl to his private palace.She lived there in a private room, eating and drinking, having everything given to her.Her name was Anis al-Jalis.WazirAl-Fazl had a very handsome son.His name was Nur Al-Din Ali.He was charming and had a reputation of being with everyyoung girl he desired.No one was safe from his charisma.She heard about him and wanted to see him.She was curious.One day at the Hammam, she saw him and he saw her.He was instantly enamored with her.He said, "You must be the girl my father bought for me."She unknowingly assumed it to be true and said, "Yes."They embraced and kissed and he slept with her.He realized what he had done and he avoided his parents for two months only coming home to eat and sleep.He would leave early in the morning and return late at night.His Father was upset, but did not want to lose his son.He forgave him gave him the girl to be his own.His father said, he must not have any other wives otherwise to sell her.AI-DinAli and Al-Jalis lived together one year before AI-Din Ali's father died.He devoted himself to a lavish life, entertaining guests and giving away expensive possessions.He ran out of money and went to the door of each of his friends.He thought those people were his friends.No one would answer the door.They avoided him.He was in despair and said to his slave-girl, "What should we do now?"She said that he should take her to the slave-bazaar and sell her.She said if it was God's will they would be together again one day.Her sale price was four thousand five hundred dinars.The Wazir Al-mu'in son of Sawi was at the bazaar that day.He saw Al-Din Ali and was sure that he was selling the slave-girl Anis Al-Jalis because he was penniless.Al-Mu'in offered the sales price.Al-DinAli did not want to sell her to him.The broker sat the slave-market liked AI-Din Ali and told him to grab Anis Al-Jalis and act like he did not intend to sell her, to act like he wanted only to unbind her status as a slave.He then beat up Al-Mu'in, pulling him off his horse and punching him until his clothes and beard were stained with blood.No one dared to stop the fight between a Wazir and Wazir's son.AI-Mu'intold the Sultan what had occurred.The Sultan sent out 40 soldiers to bring Al-DinAli to him.One of the Sultan's servants was Alamal-Din Sanjar.He had been a servant to Al-Fazl long before.When he heard the King's orders, he went in secret to Nur al-Din's home to warn him to run away from the city.Nural-Din fled the city with his damsel.They found a ship that took them safely to Baghdad.They were so tired from their journey.They came to a place called the Garden of Gladness, which belonged to the Caliph Hairun al-Rashid.The keeper of the garden was an old man named Shaykh Ibrahim.He found the two travelers sleeping in the garden, exhausted.He decided not to beat them, instead he let them rest and was kind to them.He brought them food and they requested wine.The old man said he had no wine and that he had not drunk wine for 13 years.Eventually they persuaded him to bring wine and to drink it.Anis Al-Jalis lit all of the candles and sang.The Caliph noticed the Garden lights were blazing, glowing with light.He thought there was an invasion.He was told that Ibrahim forgot to say that he was using the Garden for a circumcision party.When the Caliph heard this he wanted to attend, so the elders and the poor could be honored with his presence at the party.The Caliph climbed a tree and looked inside the Garden.He saw the old gardener Ibrahim drunk with the two young visitors.The Caliph disguised himself by trading clothes with a known fisherman named Karim.He went to the Garden palace saying that he saw the lights and the party atmosphere and was bringing fish as a gift.Ibrahim invited him in.He was asked to cook the fish, and so he did.The Caliph's servants offered to cook the fish for him but he said, "I insist on cooking the fish with my own hands."He brought the deliciously prepared fish to them.They ate, and sang and talked.The travelers shared their story, that they had to run away.The Caliph replied, "I will write a letter to Muhammed son of Sulaymanal-Zayni. When he reads it he will pardon you."They laughed at him saying, "You're a fisherman! Write it so we can see it."The Caliph left the Garden, wrote the letter and changed into his royal Clothes.Then he entered the Garden.When Ibrahim saw him he immediately became sober.He fell on his knees and pleaded to the Caliph for forgiveness.The King pardoned him and told him to take the girl to the palace.Shestayed safely there in her own apartment, with her own slaves.Al-DinAli travelled back to Bassorah and gave the letter to the King.Al-Mu'inson of Sawịsaid to the King, "This is a fake letter. If it was real, why is he coming alone'?"The Wazir al-Mui'n and the King planned to behead Al-Din Alifor his deception.On the day of the beheading, Ja'afar one of the Caliph's men arrived in a cloud of dust.He saved Al-Din Ali and took him back to Baghdad.Al-Mu'in was beheaded.Al-DinAli said that he did not want to be the King of Bassorah.He lived in luxury in one of the palaces in Baghdad with Anis Al-Jails.He was a close friend of the King, enjoying life until the day he died.翻译故事十六:努尔·丁·阿里和少女阿尼斯·阿尔贾利斯从前，巴索拉国王名叫穆罕默德，是苏莱曼·扎尼的儿子。他有两个高官。一个是萨维的儿子阿尔穆因，另一个是可汗的儿子法兹尔。法兹尔非常慷慨，受人尊敬，每个人都向他寻求建议。另一方面，萨维的儿子阿尔穆因则完全相反。人们憎恨他，不信任他。一天，国王告诉法兹尔他想要一个漂亮的女奴。法兹尔找到了一个精致完美的待售女孩。他给了波斯奴隶经纪人1万第纳尔。经纪人说:“你今天不应该把这个女孩带到国王面前。她很累，而且一直在旅行。如果她能休息和恢复，她会更漂亮。”法兹尔同意了，并把女孩带到他的私人房间。她住在一个私人房间里，吃吃喝喝，什么都给她。她的名字是阿尼斯·阿尔贾利斯。法兹尔高官有个非常英俊的儿子。他的名字是努尔·丁·阿里。他很有魅力，他喜欢的年轻姑娘都喜欢他。没有人能幸免于他的魅力。她听说了他的事，很想见见他。她很好奇。一天在浴室里，她看见了他，他也看见了她。他立刻被她迷住了。他说:“你一定是我父亲给我买的那个女孩吧。”她不知不觉地认为这是真的，说:“是的。”他们拥抱亲吻，他和她睡了。他意识到自己做了什么，两个月来他一直躲着父母，只回家吃饭睡觉。他清早出门，晚上很晚才回来。他的父亲很难过，但不想失去他的儿子。父亲原谅了他，把女孩给了他。他的父亲说，他不能再娶别的妻子，否则就卖了她。努尔·丁·阿里和阿尼斯·阿尔贾利斯在一起生活了一年，之后努尔·丁·阿里的父亲去世了。他过着奢侈的生活，招待客人，赠送贵重物品。他的钱用光了，就去拜访每个朋友。他认为那些人是他的朋友。但是没人应门。他们避开了他。他绝望了，对他的女奴说:“我们现在该怎么办?”她说他应该把她带到奴隶市场去卖。她说如果这是上帝的旨意，他们总有一天会在一起的。她的售价是四千五百第纳尔。那天，萨维的儿子阿尔穆因也在集市上。他看到了努尔·丁·阿里，确信他是在卖女奴阿尼斯·阿尔贾利斯，因为他身无分文。阿尔穆因给出了购买价格。努尔·丁·阿里不想把她卖给他。奴隶市场上的掮客很喜欢努尔·丁·阿里，让他抓住阿尼斯·阿贾利斯，表现得好像他不想卖她一样，表现得好像他只想解除她的奴隶身份。然后他痛打阿尔穆因，把他从马上拉下来，打他，直到他的衣服和胡须被鲜血染污。没有人敢阻止高官和高官的儿子之间的战斗。阿尔穆因把发生的事情告诉了苏丹。苏丹派了40名士兵去把努尔·丁·阿里带来见他。苏丹的一个仆人是阿拉马尔-丁·桑贾尔。很久以前他是法兹尔的仆人。当他听到国王的命令时，他秘密地去了努尔丁的家，警告他逃离这座城市。努尔·丁·阿里带着他的女人逃离了这座城市。他们找到了一艘船，把他们安全带到巴格达。他们在旅途中太累了。他们来到了一个叫做快乐花园的地方，那里属于哈里发海伦·拉希德。看守花园的是一位名叫谢赫·易卜拉欣的老人。他发现两个旅行者睡在花园里，筋疲力尽。他决定不打他们，而是让他们休息，对他们很好。他给他们拿来食物，他们要酒。老人说他没有酒，他已经13年没喝过酒了。最后他们说服他拿酒来喝了。阿尼斯·阿贾利斯点燃了所有的蜡烛并唱起歌来。哈里发注意到花园的灯在亮着，闪闪发光。他认为有人入侵。他被告知易卜拉欣忘了说他正在花园举行割礼派对。当哈里发听到这件事，他想参加，因为老人和穷人可以荣幸地出席聚会。哈里发爬上一棵树往花园里看。他看见老园丁易卜拉欣和两个年轻的客人一起喝醉了。哈里发通过与一个名叫卡里姆的渔夫交换衣服来伪装自己。他去了花园宫殿，说他看到了灯光和聚会的气氛，并带了鱼作为礼物。易卜拉欣邀请他进来。他被要求做鱼，于是他就做了。哈里发的仆人提出要为他煮鱼，但他说:“我坚持要亲手煮鱼。”他把准备好的美味的鱼拿给他们。他们边吃边唱边聊。旅行者们分享了他们的故事，他们不得不逃跑。哈里发回答说:“我要给苏莱曼·扎尼的儿子穆罕默德写封信。当他读到信的时候，他会原谅你的。”他们笑他说:“你是个渔夫!写下来，让我们看看。”哈里发离开花园，写了这封信，换上了他的皇家服装。然后他走进了花园。当易卜拉欣看到他时，他立刻清醒了。他跪倒在地，请求哈里发的宽恕。国王赦免了他，并让他把女孩带进宫殿。她和自己的奴隶安全地呆在自己的公寓里。努尔·丁·阿里回到巴索拉，把信交给了国王。萨维的儿子阿尔穆因对国王说:“这是一封假信。如果是真的，他为什么一个人来呢?”阿尔穆因和国王计划因为他的欺骗而斩首。砍头那天，哈里发的一名手下贾法尔在一团尘土来到这里。他救了努尔·丁·阿里，把他带回了巴格达。阿尔穆因被斩首。努尔·丁·阿里说他不想当巴索拉的国王。他和阿尼斯·阿尔贾利斯住在巴格达的一座豪华宫殿里。他是国王的亲密朋友，享受生活，直到他去世的那一天。

The truces between the Christian rulers and the Caliph expire and both sides clash at the Battle of Alarcos in 1195.

During the years 1190 and 1191, the Caliph launches a number of military campaigns against the Kingdom of Portugal, intent on reclaiming the town of Silves.

 We cover the Caliph's campaign against the Christians in 1184 and wave goodbye to three major players from our narrative.

We continue to follow the Caliph on his less than optimal military campaign against the Christians in 1172.

In 1172 the Caliph embarks on an ambitious campaign to conquer Christian Spain.