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What if the unity we Muslims talk about... is already written in our hearts—but we keep tearing it apart with our actions? In this deeply reflective episode, the speaker takes listeners on a journey through history, the Qur'an, and today's tragedies—from tribal warfare in pre-Islamic Arabia to the genocide in Gaza—highlighting one eternal truth: Allah(swt) already united our hearts, but we've abandoned His guidance. Are we truly fulfilling the responsibility Allah(swt) placed on this Ummah, or have we surrendered to borders, pride, and silence?

Leading up to the birth of the Prophet Muhammad in about 570 CE, the Arabian Peninsula was an increasingly populous and globally interconnected region. Episode 111 Quiz https://literatureandhistory.com/quiz-111/ Episode 111 Transcription: https://literatureandhistory.com/episode-111-pre-islamic-arabia Bonus Content: https://literatureandhistory.com/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory

In pre-Islamic Arabia, women were treated like property and even passed on as inheritance when the husband died. God put an end to this dreadful practice. Sadly, we see a few Muslim men still mistreating women and pressuring them to hand over their wealth. In today's Tafsir, we look at such practices and how to fix them.

Juz 28 of the Quran includes Surah Al-Mujadila (58) to Surah At-Tahrim (66). Surah Al-Mujadila discusses social issues, specifically the practice of zihar (a form of divorce in pre-Islamic Arabia), and emphasizes the importance of justice and the protection of women's rights. Surah Al-Hashr (59) describes the expulsion of the Banu Nadir tribe from Medina and reflects on the consequences of betrayal and disobedience to God. It also highlights God's attributes and calls for believers to reflect on His creation. Surah Al-Mumtahina (60) provides guidelines on dealing with non-Muslims, particularly in the context of marriage and alliances. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith and loyalty to the Muslim community while also advocating for fairness and kindness. Surah As-Saff (61) calls for unity and discipline among believers, urging them to strive in the cause of God and follow the example of Jesus and other prophets. It condemns hypocrisy and stresses the importance of sincere faith and action. Surah Al-Jumu'a (62) underscores the significance of Friday prayer and the remembrance of God. It contrasts the behavior of those who neglect their religious duties with those who uphold them. Surah Al-Munafiqun (63) exposes the hypocrisy of those who pretend to be believers while harboring disbelief in their hearts. It warns against deceit and calls for genuine faith. Surah At-Taghabun (64) discusses the Day of Judgment and the consequences of one's actions. It encourages believers to seek forgiveness and remain steadfast in their faith. Surah At-Talaq (65) provides guidelines on divorce and the treatment of women, emphasizing fairness and compassion. Surah At-Tahrim (66) addresses issues within the Prophet's household and underscores the importance of adhering to God's commandments. Juz 28 focuses on social justice, the importance of sincere faith, and the consequences of one's actions, both in this life and the hereafter. Voiced and Produced by Tariq I. El-Amin Image- Tariq I. El-Amin

Biblical insight into God‘s heart and purpose for Israel.

Join us in today's episode where we delve into the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the final and most beloved messenger of Islam. Journey through the spiritual landscape of pre-Islamic Arabia and the divine revelation in the Cave of Hira. Explore his mission rooted in monotheism, compassion, and justice and embrace the wisdom of the Seal of the Prophets.

A conversation with Valentina Grasso (Bard College) on Arabia before Islam. This used to be known primarily from preserved Arabic poetry, but the picture is now filling in from inscriptions and contemporary texts. There were competing kingdoms, tribal coalitions, and foreign empires with a stake in trade routes. There were pagans, Jews, and Christians, as well as generic or "cautious" monotheists. The cultural background of the Koran has never been known in such richness and complexity. The conversation is based on Valentina's recent book, Pre-Islamic Arabia: Societies, Politics, Cults, and Identities during Late Antiquity (Cambridge 2023).

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On the tenth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Women: Right to Choose when it Comes to Marriage." When we look at the private and personal lives of Muslims, we see that there are many issues which come into play. As much as we are individuals, we also seek to lead communal lives – and one of the most interesting relationships which Allah has given is that of marriage. A bond in which two people of perhaps completely opposite backgrounds, from two different parts of the world, two complete strangers, can meet and then live together for the rest of their lives. Marriage, between a man and a woman, and the creation of a family with, if Allah permits, children, is so important that Allah considers it as one of His signs. In this area, history shows us that in pre-Islamic Arabia, to an extent, women did not have freedom of choice of who to marry. In fact, in the minds of some of tribal groups, a woman was ‘inherited' from the time of her death to then be the property/wife of another person – against her will! However, the Quran brought forth revolutionary teachings and ingrained in its verses, and Prophet Muḥammad showed us all practically – through his own personal example and that of his daughter, Fatima az-Zahra that women are free to choose their husband. Today, we review verse 232 of Sūrah al-Baqarah, although there are multiple verses of the Quran in regard to marriage: "When you divorce women and they have reached the end of their waiting term, (then, you judges, and you who are guardians of either party,) do not debar them from marrying their (former) husbands, (and O former husbands of them), from marrying other men, if they have come to an agreement between them on equitable terms. This is an admonition to whoever among you truly believes in Allah and the Last Day; that is a cleaner and purer way for you. And Allah knows, and you do not know."

On the second day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Women in Pre-Islamic Arabia: Burying their Daughters Alive." The first major theme we review from the Quran is the attitude and way that the pre-Islamic Arabs treated girls – most notably their daughters. The collection of verses which we wish to review today contains multiple discussions with them such as: Irregular beliefs about Allah and Strange ways of understanding their relationship with Allah. We focus on Sūrah al-Nahl (16), Verses 58-60 in which Allah says: "When any of them is given news of the birth of a girl, his face becomes overcast, and he is (as if choking inwardly) with suppressed anger. He hides himself from the people because of the evil (as he wrongly supposes it) of what he has had news of. (So he debates within himself:) Shall he keep her with dishonor or bury her in earth? Look now! how evil is the judgment they make (concerning Allah, and how evil is the decision they debate)!" Although killing another human is a sick act, however what makes it worse is when a person has the audacity to kill their own flesh and blood; that too a child that is defenceless and that too by burying them alive. We will review this and other issues in this episode of Ramadan Reflections for 2023.

On the third day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Women in Pre-Islamic Arabia: Grief at having a daughter." The second major theme we review from the Quran is the attitude and way that the pre-Islamic Arabs thought of girls – most notably their daughters. Not only did some of the pre-Islamic Arab tribes bury their daughters alive out of a fear of the unknown, as we mentioned yesterday, but they also had strange notions about Allah and the Angels and daughters. Before we go into the discussion on the grief that some Arab men in the pre-Islamic era would show when they wife would deliver a girl, let us have a quick glance at the verses for today from Sūrah al-Zukhruf (43), Verses 16-19: "What! has He taken to Himself daughters out of all that He creates, and “honored” you with sons? When any of them is given the news of the birth of what he accepts as appropriate for the All-Merciful, his face darkens, choking with anger. ”What! (Am I to have a daughter –) one who is brought up in adornments, and unable to be clear in disputation?” And yet they have judged the angels, who are themselves the servants of the All-Merciful, to be females (whom they judge to be of little value, and yet regard as His daughters). Did they witness their creation? This testimony of theirs will be recorded, and they will be called to account (for this falsehood in the Hereafter)." This selection of verses presents us with some of the most twisted thought-patterns of the Arabs of Jahiliyyah era. So what were some of the beliefs that these people had? Tune in to this episode to find out more...

Pre Islamic Arabia - They were idol worshippers, they believed in superstitions, women were treated badly, they had tribalism & wars, they charged interest, they killed female infants, Persians were fire worshippers, Romans changed the bible and Indians were worshipping Idols...In this dismal darkness Allah sent his Final and Greatest Messenger...Speakers: Ustadh Wahaj Tarin, Mufti Menk, Dr. Yasir Qadhi, Sheikh Bilal Assad, Sheikh Ahson Syed, Sheikh Ahmed Ali & Sheikh Mumtaz Ul Haq.

The Religion and Rituals of the Nomads of Pre-Islamic Arabia: A Reconstruction Based on the Safaitic Inscriptions (Brill, 2022) by Ahmad al-Jallad presents evidence for religious identity and ritual practices among the Safaitic-writing nomads of pre-Islamic Arabia. For this evidence, al-Jallad relies on a large corpus of rock-carved inscriptions in the Safaitic language. Unlike Islamic-period literary sources, this material was produced by practitioners of traditional Arabian religion; the inscriptions are eyewitnesses to the religious life of Arabian nomads prior to the spread of Judaism and Christianity across Arabia. Al-Jallad reconstructs this world using the original words of its inhabitants, interpreted through comparative philology, pre-Islamic and Islamic-period literary sources, and the archaeological context. In this episode we discuss the lifestyles, worldviews, belief systems, languages, and gender and social norms of the nomadic peoples of pre-Islamic Arabia based on the epigraphic evidence. Maggie Freeman is a PhD student in the School of Architecture at MIT. She researches uses of architecture by nomadic peoples and historical interactions of nomads and empires, with a focus on the modern Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Religion and Rituals of the Nomads of Pre-Islamic Arabia: A Reconstruction Based on the Safaitic Inscriptions (Brill, 2022) by Ahmad al-Jallad presents evidence for religious identity and ritual practices among the Safaitic-writing nomads of pre-Islamic Arabia. For this evidence, al-Jallad relies on a large corpus of rock-carved inscriptions in the Safaitic language. Unlike Islamic-period literary sources, this material was produced by practitioners of traditional Arabian religion; the inscriptions are eyewitnesses to the religious life of Arabian nomads prior to the spread of Judaism and Christianity across Arabia. Al-Jallad reconstructs this world using the original words of its inhabitants, interpreted through comparative philology, pre-Islamic and Islamic-period literary sources, and the archaeological context. In this episode we discuss the lifestyles, worldviews, belief systems, languages, and gender and social norms of the nomadic peoples of pre-Islamic Arabia based on the epigraphic evidence. Maggie Freeman is a PhD student in the School of Architecture at MIT. She researches uses of architecture by nomadic peoples and historical interactions of nomads and empires, with a focus on the modern Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The Religion and Rituals of the Nomads of Pre-Islamic Arabia: A Reconstruction Based on the Safaitic Inscriptions (Brill, 2022) by Ahmad al-Jallad presents evidence for religious identity and ritual practices among the Safaitic-writing nomads of pre-Islamic Arabia. For this evidence, al-Jallad relies on a large corpus of rock-carved inscriptions in the Safaitic language. Unlike Islamic-period literary sources, this material was produced by practitioners of traditional Arabian religion; the inscriptions are eyewitnesses to the religious life of Arabian nomads prior to the spread of Judaism and Christianity across Arabia. Al-Jallad reconstructs this world using the original words of its inhabitants, interpreted through comparative philology, pre-Islamic and Islamic-period literary sources, and the archaeological context. In this episode we discuss the lifestyles, worldviews, belief systems, languages, and gender and social norms of the nomadic peoples of pre-Islamic Arabia based on the epigraphic evidence. Maggie Freeman is a PhD student in the School of Architecture at MIT. She researches uses of architecture by nomadic peoples and historical interactions of nomads and empires, with a focus on the modern Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

The Religion and Rituals of the Nomads of Pre-Islamic Arabia: A Reconstruction Based on the Safaitic Inscriptions (Brill, 2022) by Ahmad al-Jallad presents evidence for religious identity and ritual practices among the Safaitic-writing nomads of pre-Islamic Arabia. For this evidence, al-Jallad relies on a large corpus of rock-carved inscriptions in the Safaitic language. Unlike Islamic-period literary sources, this material was produced by practitioners of traditional Arabian religion; the inscriptions are eyewitnesses to the religious life of Arabian nomads prior to the spread of Judaism and Christianity across Arabia. Al-Jallad reconstructs this world using the original words of its inhabitants, interpreted through comparative philology, pre-Islamic and Islamic-period literary sources, and the archaeological context. In this episode we discuss the lifestyles, worldviews, belief systems, languages, and gender and social norms of the nomadic peoples of pre-Islamic Arabia based on the epigraphic evidence. Maggie Freeman is a PhD student in the School of Architecture at MIT. She researches uses of architecture by nomadic peoples and historical interactions of nomads and empires, with a focus on the modern Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/archaeology

The Religion and Rituals of the Nomads of Pre-Islamic Arabia: A Reconstruction Based on the Safaitic Inscriptions (Brill, 2022) by Ahmad al-Jallad presents evidence for religious identity and ritual practices among the Safaitic-writing nomads of pre-Islamic Arabia. For this evidence, al-Jallad relies on a large corpus of rock-carved inscriptions in the Safaitic language. Unlike Islamic-period literary sources, this material was produced by practitioners of traditional Arabian religion; the inscriptions are eyewitnesses to the religious life of Arabian nomads prior to the spread of Judaism and Christianity across Arabia. Al-Jallad reconstructs this world using the original words of its inhabitants, interpreted through comparative philology, pre-Islamic and Islamic-period literary sources, and the archaeological context. In this episode we discuss the lifestyles, worldviews, belief systems, languages, and gender and social norms of the nomadic peoples of pre-Islamic Arabia based on the epigraphic evidence. Maggie Freeman is a PhD student in the School of Architecture at MIT. She researches uses of architecture by nomadic peoples and historical interactions of nomads and empires, with a focus on the modern Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Religion and Rituals of the Nomads of Pre-Islamic Arabia: A Reconstruction Based on the Safaitic Inscriptions (Brill, 2022) by Ahmad al-Jallad presents evidence for religious identity and ritual practices among the Safaitic-writing nomads of pre-Islamic Arabia. For this evidence, al-Jallad relies on a large corpus of rock-carved inscriptions in the Safaitic language. Unlike Islamic-period literary sources, this material was produced by practitioners of traditional Arabian religion; the inscriptions are eyewitnesses to the religious life of Arabian nomads prior to the spread of Judaism and Christianity across Arabia. Al-Jallad reconstructs this world using the original words of its inhabitants, interpreted through comparative philology, pre-Islamic and Islamic-period literary sources, and the archaeological context. In this episode we discuss the lifestyles, worldviews, belief systems, languages, and gender and social norms of the nomadic peoples of pre-Islamic Arabia based on the epigraphic evidence. Maggie Freeman is a PhD student in the School of Architecture at MIT. She researches uses of architecture by nomadic peoples and historical interactions of nomads and empires, with a focus on the modern Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

The Religion and Rituals of the Nomads of Pre-Islamic Arabia: A Reconstruction Based on the Safaitic Inscriptions (Brill, 2022) by Ahmad al-Jallad presents evidence for religious identity and ritual practices among the Safaitic-writing nomads of pre-Islamic Arabia. For this evidence, al-Jallad relies on a large corpus of rock-carved inscriptions in the Safaitic language. Unlike Islamic-period literary sources, this material was produced by practitioners of traditional Arabian religion; the inscriptions are eyewitnesses to the religious life of Arabian nomads prior to the spread of Judaism and Christianity across Arabia. Al-Jallad reconstructs this world using the original words of its inhabitants, interpreted through comparative philology, pre-Islamic and Islamic-period literary sources, and the archaeological context. In this episode we discuss the lifestyles, worldviews, belief systems, languages, and gender and social norms of the nomadic peoples of pre-Islamic Arabia based on the epigraphic evidence. Maggie Freeman is a PhD student in the School of Architecture at MIT. She researches uses of architecture by nomadic peoples and historical interactions of nomads and empires, with a focus on the modern Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sources/Suggested Reading:al-Jallad, Ahmad (forthcoming) "The Religion and Rituals of the Nomads of Pre-Islamic Arabia: A reconstruction based on the Safaitic Inscriptions". Pre-Print Darft (Version 2: April 3, 2021).al-Jallad, Ahmad (2019). "The 'One' God in a Safaitic Inscription". Draft. The Ohio State University.al-Jallad, Ahmad (2020). "The pre-Islamic basmala: reflections on its first epigraphic attestation and its original significance". Draft. The Ohio State University.Bowersock, G.W. (2017) "The Crucible of Islam". Harvard University Press.Hoyland, Robert G. (2001). "Arabia and the Arabs: From the Bronze Age to the Coming of Islam". Routledge.Also check out these two great resources for ancient Arabic inscriptions:DASI: http://dasi.cnr.it/Ociana: http://krcfm.orient.ox.ac.uk/fmi/webd/OCIANA#Arabia #Religion #Paganism Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of Islam, Arabia was a mixture of hundreds of competing tribal gods, monotheism, Christianity and Judaism.  Sorting the history from the legends of this pre-Islamic past remains a challenging task.

I have written a few articles on Shiva Linga in Mecca OM is 786, Muslims Worship Shiv Lingam At Mecca Masjid Al Haraam Says Islamic Site, Prophets Uncle wrote Siva Sthuthi, A Prayer On Lord Shiva, Sapthapathi of the Marriage ceremony of the Hindus and Navagrahas are found in Arabia, Aravasthan is Arabia. The Prophet, after signing a treaty with tribes the Medina Treaty, stormed Mecca and destroyed 360 Idols housed there. There is Kaaba Stone which is believed to have been of Abrahamic times. People are not permitted to take videos or photographs of the inside of the room. The room seems to contain an Idol, the worship of which is prohibited in Islam. Now let us see what a a surreptitiously taken video and an article in a web site run by Pakistani Defense Think Tank say. Video is below. One can see an Idol resembling Shiv Linga there. And watch the Video, and look at the clock for the time of opening the Room. 5.20 to 5.45! Shivas Pradosha Time! Details at www.ramanidblog.in. titled Shiva Linga In Kaaba Opens At Pradosha Video Pakistani Web Site. The article from Pakistan Defense Thin Tank Site. ‘Arabia is an abbreviation. The original word even today is Arbasthan. It originates in Arvasthan. As observed earlier Sanskrit “V” changes into “B”. Arva in Sanskrit means a horse. Arvasthan signifies a land of horses, and as we all know Arabia is famous for its horses.In the 6th and 7th centuries A.D. a wave of effecting a complete break with the past spread over West Asia. All links with the past were broken, images smashed, scriptures des- troyed, education discontinued and the entire West Asian region took a plunge in abyssmal ignorance which lasted for centuries thereafter and perhaps persists to a certain extent even today because if in the whole world modern scientific and educational developments find stubborn and entrenched resis- tance anywhere it is in the West Asian countries. It is said that the late Saudi Arabia ruler could not permit a radio broadcasting station opened in his own capital because of oposition from his Maulavis. He then resorted to a stratagem. Once while he had his council of Maulavis in attendance he had a radio set switched on to a program of Koranic recitation broadcast from a small transmitting station set up earlier without much ado. The Maulavis were delighted, so goes the report, to hear the word of Allah coming to them as if from nowhere. The king told them that what objections could they have to a mechanism which broadcast the word of Allah. The Maulavis agreed and the small radio broadcasting project was at last ratified.According to Encyclopaedia Britannica and Encyclø- paedia Islamia the Arabs are ignorant of their own history of the pre-Muslim era. By a strange euphemism they call it a period of ignorance and darkness. Probably no other country in the world has deliberately written off a 2,500 year period of their own history by systematically stamping out and snapping all links with the past. They have wiped the memories of pre- Muslim era off their minds. So while they chose to remain ignorant of their past ironically enough it is they who dub the pre-Muslim era as a period of ignorance.Fortunately we can still trace the history of that pre- Islamic Arabia. It is a well known adage that there is no such thing as foolproof destruction of all evidence. The pre-Islamic history of Arabia is the story of Indian Kshatriyas over that land, with the people following the Vedic way of life.In our attempt to reconstruct the story of pre-Islamic Arabia we begin with the name of the country itself. As explained earlier the name is fully Sanskrit. Its central pilgrim centre, Mecca is also a Sanskrit name. Makha in Sanskrit signifies a sacrificial fire. Since Vedic fire worship was prevalent all over West Asia in pre-Islamic days Makha signifies the place which had an important shrine of fire worship.Coinciding with the annual pilgrimage of huge bazaar used to spring up in Makha . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ramanispodcast/message

Vedic roots of Saudi Arabia, Shiva Linga in Mecca, 786 is flipped OM of Hinduism, Prophet Mohammed's Uncle's Poem, Siva Stuthi.Hindu Symbols, Saraswati, Rishi in Arabi can be fou Sapthapathi, Sarasvati , Navagraha were present in Arabia , pre dating Muhammad . For the last post, I received comment in Facebook asking me not to be foolish about Islam and went on to trace the geneology of Arabia(!?) from the Koran! I did not seem it fit to reply to the comment. This comment made me research further about the Vedic roots of Arabia. Arabia is from the Sanskrit word Asva, Arava meaning Horse and Sthan, Place. Arabia is thus the place of Horses. Ancient Tamil Literature abounds in reference to Arabia as the land of Horses and all the Ancient Tamil Kings, Chera, Chola and Pandyas imported Horses from Arabia.   The major land route  to Arabia was from the North West of India and the Arabic people drew spiritual inspiration from India. ‘The Uttarapath (Northern Highway) was the international highway to the North of India. It was via Uttarapath that Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries drew their spiritual, educational and material sustenance from India. Besides, this Sea-links were formed with India at least 800 years before the advent of Islam. Basra was the ancient gateway to India because it was at this port that the Arab lands received Indian goods and visitors. At that time the spoken language was Sanskrit, which later dwindled into the local variation that we now call Arabic. Thousands of words that were derived from Sanskrit still survive in Arabic today. SanskritArabicEnglishSagwanSajTeakwoodVishBeshPoisonAnusariAnsariFollowerShishyaSheikhDiscipleMrityuMoutDeathPra-Ga-ambarPaigambarOne from heavenMaleenMalaunDirty or soiledAapatiAafatMisfortuneKarpasKaifasCottonKarpurKafurCamphorPramukhBarmakChief   Even various kinds of swords were referred to as Handuwani, Hindi, Saif-Ul-Hind, Muhannid and Hinduani. The Sanskrit Astronomical treatise Brahma-Sphuta-Siddhanta in Arabic translation is known as Sind-Hind, while another treatise Khanda-Khadyaka was called Arkand. Mathematics itself was calledHindisa . The Arabs derived technical guidance in every branch of study such as astronomy, mathematics and physics from India. A noted scholar of history, W.H. Siddiqui notes: “The Arab civilization grew up intensively as well as extensively on the riches of Indian trade and commerce. Nomadic Arab tribes became partially settled communities and some of them lived within walled towns practised agriculture and commerce, wroteon wood and stone, feared the gods and honored the kings.” Some people wrongly believe that Arabs used the word Hindu as a term of contemptuous abuse. Nothing could be further from the truth. The people of pre-Islamic Arabia held Hinduism in great esteem as evidenced from the fact that they would endearingly call their most attractive and favourite daughters as Hinda and Saifi Hindi. The fact that Arabs regarded India as their spiritual and cultural motherland long before the damaging influence of Islam is corroborated by the following poem which mentions each one of the four Vedas by name . English translation.Oh the divine land of HIND (India) (how) very blessed art thou! Because thou art the chosen of God blessed with knowledge.That celestial knowledge which like four lighthouses shone in such brilliance – through the (utterances of) Indian sages in fourfold abundance.”God enjoins on all humans, follow with hands down The path the Vedas with his divine precept lay down.”Bursting with (Divine) knowledge are SAM &YAJUR bestowed on creation, Hence brothers respect and follow the Vedas, guides to salvationTwo others, the Rig and Athar teach us fraternity, Sheltering under their lustre dispels darkness till eternity” Lby Labi-Bin-E- Akhtab-Bin-E-Turfa who lived in Arabia around 1850 B.C. That was 2300 years before Mohammed! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ramanispodcast/message

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the best example to look towards for anyone who wants to live a successful life. In this second episode we look at what role religion played in pre-Islamic Arabia, and how although the majority of people worshipped a plethora of gods, there were still a few that stayed true to the way of Ibrahim and only worshipped Allāh (God)

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the best example to look towards for anyone who wants to live a successful life. In this first episode we look at what life was like in pre-Islamic Arabia, and see the many similarities between society 1400 years ago, and our lives today. Through this study, we can therefore appreciate the lasting legacy the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) left behind, and the full extent of what he was able to accomplish.

Sunday August 1, 2021 This episode continues the discussion on the religious practices of the pre-Islamic Arabs and looks at the presence of other religions in Arabia, as well as the social conditions, gender relations, and various forms of marriage that existed in the period.

Episode 3: Pre-Islamic Society Pt 1 Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). To understand the Seerah, it important to appreciate the circumstances at that time in Arabia: this gives perspective as to why the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was sent to this region. The origins of the word ‘Arab', as well as the geographic, political and economic background of Pre-Islamic Arabia are explored. Essentially, the area was a tribal-dominated system, with deep traditions of culture and language. In some respects, it was insulated from the outside world by the natural barriers of immense bodies of surrounding water and expanses of arid desert areas. Conversely, being bordered by the Persian and Roman empires and sea routes made it a natural epicenter for trade. Culturally, there were positives and negatives to life in Arabia. Privileges were enjoyed according to social standing: high-society controlled the political situation, and was immune from justice and accountability. Those unfortunate enough to belong to lower social classes were treated unjustly, and in some cases worse than animals. Family life was revered in some cases, with the institution of marriage respected. In contrast, immoralities like infidelity and promiscuity were also rampant. Positive characteristics of the Arab people themselves included their renowned hospitality, being true to their word, having a great respect for genealogy, and giving great weight to knowledge being passed on via oral traditions. The lack of unifying governance, economy and religion made pre-Islamic Arabia a prime area to receive divine guidance as a fresh start.

3 years ago I have been writing on the presence of Sanatana Dharma throughout the world in ancient times and all civilizations, when checked for their roots, owe their existence to Sanatana Dharma. This applies to all ancient civilizations like Uighur, Mayan, Atlantis, Mu, Mittani, Hitties, Incase. The Hittie civilization was the root of civilizations that sprang up in the Middle East. Hitties were the forerunners of worshiping idols. There is evidence that they worshiped Lakshmi, Siva. One finds the names of Lord Rama, Dasaratha and Bharata in Sumeria Kings List. Lord Rama defeated Sets armies in the present Afghanistan. Hitties show traces of Tamil ancestry as well. I am providing links to these articles towards the conclusion of this article. When one checks the history of pre Islamic Arabia, one finds that idols, including those of Navagraha were destroyed by Muhammad in Kaaba, Mecca. About three hundred idols were reported to have been destroyed. Where did these Idols come from? One information is that King Vikramadhitya(-inscription-in-kaabamecca Mecca,) , who ruled Arabia installed them there. Or as Lord Rama also ruled these areas, as evidenced from the Kings List of Sumeria, these might date back to Rama. There is also evidence that the Hitties, who were the early rulers, worshiped Vedic God's and Goddesses. Shall be writing on this. Meanwhile there is a Temple for AinDhara in Syria. Ain dhara is a Vedic Goddess. There is a Temple that has been excavated. One can find the Twelve Aditya carved in Rock Temple. :This was a holy site for the Hittites, located within walking distance of the gates of the city of Hattusa. It had two main chambers formed inside a group of rock outcrops. Access to the roofless chambers were controlled by gateway and building structures built right in front of them, however only the foundations of those structures survived today. Most impressive today are the rock reliefs of Chambers A and B portraying the gods of the Hittite pantheon. One of the uses of the sanctuary may have involved the New Year's celebrations ceremonies. It was in use at least since late 16th century BCE, but most of the rock carvings date to the reign of the Hittite kings Tudhaliya IV and Suppiluliuma II in the late 13th century BCE, when the site underwent a significant restoration. …. The most impressive is Chamber A, which contains rock-cut relief of 64 deities in procession. The left wall shows a procession of male deities, wearing the traditional kilts, pointed shoes and horned hats. Mountain gods are also shown with scaled skirts to symbolise the rocky mountains. The right wall shows a procession of female deities wearing crowns and long skirts. The only exception to this divide is the goddess of love and war, Shaushka (Mesopotamian goddess Ishtar/Inanna) who is shown on the male procession with two female attendants. This is likely to be because of her male attributes as the goddess of war. The processions lead to a central scene of the supreme couple of the pantheon: the storm-god Teshub and the sun-goddess Hebat. Teshub stands on two mountain gods whilst Hebat stands on a panther. Behind Hebat are shown their son Sharruma, daughter Alanzu and a granddaughter. Reference and Citation for text and image-from wiki Yazilikiya       The 12 Adityas Ruling Month Solar Month Lunar Month 1 Dhata March - April Madhu Chaitra 2 Aryama April - May Madhava Vaishakha 3 Mitra May - June Shukra Jyeshtha 4 Varuna June - July Suchi Ashadha 5 Indra July - August Nabhas Shravana 6 Vivasvan Aug - Sept Nabhasya Bhadrapada 7 Tvashtha Sept - Oct Isha Ashvina 8 Vishnu Oct - Nov Urja Karttika 9 Amshuman Nov - Dec Sahas Margasirsha 10 Bhaga Dec - Jan Sahasya Pushya 11 Pusha Jan - Feb Tapas Magha 12 Parjanja Feb - March Tapasya Phalguna 'https://ramanisblog.in/2018/02/08/twelve-aditya-in-turkey-rock-temple-yazilikaya/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ramanispodcast/message

In this episode, we focus on our series: “The Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH) #2 - Pre-Islamic Arabia.The Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH) refers to the life and times of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who in Islam is considered the Messenger of God and has been called the most influential person to have ever lived. In this series, we focus on why we should study the life of the Prophet (PBUH), the trials and tribulations of his life, the key lessons we can derive from his life and how he was the perfect role model not only for Muslims - but for all of mankind.In this episode of “Pre-Islamic Arabia”, we shed light on the religious status of Arabia before the coming of the Prophet (PBUH). It is through the understanding of Pre-Islam that we will begin to appreciate the blessings of the Prophet (PBUH). Furthermore, understanding Pre-Islamic Arabia will set the scene for the incredible transformation that took place in the middle of the desert - the start of a global movement the likes the world had never seen before.For show notes, resources and relevant links check out our website at: https://genzmuslim.com/podcast-7/You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram: @GenZMuslim

Join me as I discuss pre-Islamic Arabia, epigraphy, and Arabic with Dr. Ahmad Al-Jallad (twitter: @Safaitic). What is pre-Islamic Arabia and how can we know about it? How did pre-modern scholars approach the subject and what were their goals? How has the discovery of new inscriptions advanced our knowledge of pre-Islamic Arabia, the Qur'an, early-Islam, and the Arabic language? Why did people make inscriptions? How do we know an inscription is actually going back to a particular date?  What methodology is applied to determine the pronunciation of certain words in bilingual inscriptions and how important have such inscriptions been for the study of Arabic and other N.E languages? And much more! The professor also discusses some of his findings and the exciting stories behind them.    Link to Professor Ahmad Al-Jallad's Academia page: https://leidenuniv.academia.edu/AhmadAlJallad

Episode 5 of The TWO ABDULLAHS where we are discussing jinns, possessions, spirits, devils, magic Donate to the show here Download presentation here Original YouTube link Here are the timestamps for the podcast: 0:00 Introductions1:10 Dawah man clip - a woman possessed by jinns through Facebook?3:04 Genies superpowers and diet5:30 Protection from Jinns.7:50 Jinns in pre-Islamic Arabia. Three types of Jinns.11:50 Jinns in Islam. Quran 15:27 and 55:15 - Allah's Creation of Jinns. Surah Jinn and its revelatory circumstances.18:10 Prophet VS Kahins. Angels throwing shooting stars to chase Genies.24:44 - 25:11 Announcements.25:12 Types of Jinns (Islam Q&A) Jinns and animals - dogs barking and donkeys braying at Jinns. Black dogs.28:26 Does most of the concepts about jinns and exorcism come from a lack of knowledge of conditions like sleep paralysis, epilepsy, and mental problems?35:31 Islamic exorcism - a clip. Understanding multiple personality disorders.39:50 How do the two Abdullahs explain the voice changes of possessed people and other miracles?53:20 Black dogs are jinns so kill them (Hadith). Snakes might be jinns.58:28 Is there a better English translation of the Quran? The two Abdullahs' take on an unexplainable experience.1:06:25 Orthodox Sunni Muslim who believes in Jinns but not Jinn's possession because the Quran does not specifically mention this. Did the two Abdullahs' ever have an experience that might be attributed to Jinns?1:14:48 Genies and religious beliefs - Genies worship Allah and can change religions? Quran 72:1-4.1:16:38 Genies eat dung and bones.1:17:50 Allah will fill hell with genies and humans.1:19:45 Did the Apostate Prophet used to believe in Genies? Applying skepticism to paranormal claims.1:21:22 A woman claiming to be Lucifer, Nero, and other funny names all in one.1:24:15 How hard is it for the two Abdullahs to partake in online activism against Islam? Is it easy to make an impact in this area?1:32:25 Is Satan (Iblees) a Jinn or an angel?1:34:50 Genies in human form.1:36:04 False advertising by fundamentalist Muslims? Sunnah curing cancer? Jinns having a crush on a person.1:41:36 Jinn culture in Pakistan is because of treating religion as a business. Also, this concept takes advantage of women. Is the addition of Iblees a revisionist attempt to include angels and jinns into the free will argument?1:52:02 The Islamic narrative on free will.1:52:35 Jinns can mislead mankind. Jinns can make babies cry.1:54:50 Solomon's Genie construction company. Teleporting Genies?1:56:48 Abdullah Gondal's family anecdote on Jinns? Whispers of Jinns.2:00:22 Jinns raping people. Supernatural sex experiences?2:01:55 How to protect yourself from Jinns. Protect babies from Jinns before sex2:4:35 How is the Islamic concept of Jinns different from the west's concept of Genie in the bottle?2:06:20 Hadith on jinns in human form. Interactive recitation session with jinns.2:09:05 Jinns coming out in the dark to steal2:11:03 Warn the Jinns/ask the jinn if it is Muslim 3 times before killing them. Muhammad's fight with the jinns. Farting Jinns.2:14:23 Talking trees snitching on the jinns. Shayateen Genies are handcuffed during Ramadan.2:16:10 A summary of Jinns and the stream.2:23:20 Final remarks

A look at ancient Arabian society and the geopolitical situation before the formation of the early caliphates.  After all, an Islamic empire had to come from somewhere.

Dr. Ahmad Al-Jallad is a philologist, epigraphist, and historian of language. His work focuses on the languages and writing systems of pre-Islamic Arabia and the ancient Near East. He has authored books and articles on the early history of Arabic, language classification, North Arabian and Arabic epigraphy, and historical Semitic linguistics. Relevant links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Safaitic Personal website: https://leidenuniv.academia.edu/AhmadAlJallad Recently published book (The Damascus Psalm Fragment, available in pdf format): https://www.academia.edu/43189829/Al-Jallad._2020._The_Damascus_Psalm_Fragment_Middle_Arabic_and_the_Legacy_of_Old_%E1%B8%A4ig%C4%81z%C4%AB_w._a_contribution_by_R._Vollandt Support the channel: Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/decafquest Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/decafquest Twitter: https://twitter.com/Decafquest

This episode discusses Sūrat al-Kāfirūn with a focus upon the manner in which it relates to the previous two Sūras, al-Kawthar and al-Māʿūn, by drawing a sharp distinction between the religion practiced by the Makkan leaders in pre-Islamic Arabia and the religion of Islam.

Battle Cries. Audio Drama inspired by the Arab Spring of 2011. Jane Downs has written from a woman's perspective on the Arab Spring, referencing the traditional tribal poetry of pre-Islamic Arabia. Featuring extracts from the Mu'allaqat of Antara – a poem embroidered on a cloth of gold and publicly displayed in Mecca in the 7th century.

To Understand the Seerah, one needs to know what was happening in Arabia. We take a look at the rise of religions in Arabia and the destruction of the religion of Prophet Ismail. The barbaric nature of the pagans who killed their daughters shared their wives and worship idols. All these led to the coming of the Prophet peace be upon him.

This lecture was recorded on 11th May, 2011

Pre-Islamic religion in Arabia consisted of indigenous polytheistic beliefs, Christianity, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism. It is important to understand the context in which arose the ideology of Islam.

New Books at the Heyman Center: a podcast featuring audio from events at Columbia University, and interviews with the speakers and authors. An anonymous book appeared in Venice in 1547 titled L'Alcorano di Macometto, and, according to the title page, it contained "the doctrine, life, customs, and laws [of Mohammed] . . . newly translated from Arabic into the Italian language." Were this true, L'Alcorano di Macometto would have been the first printed direct translation of the Qur'an in a European vernacular language. The truth, however, was otherwise. As soon became clear, the Qur'anic sections of the book—about half the volume—were in fact translations of a twelfth-century Latin translation that had appeared in print in Basel in 1543. The other half included commentary that balanced anti-Islamic rhetoric with new interpretations of Muhammad's life and political role in pre-Islamic Arabia. Despite having been discredited almost immediately, the Alcorano was affordable, accessible, and widely distributed. In The Venetian Qur'an, Pier Mattia Tommasino uncovers the volume's mysterious origins, its previously unidentified author, and its broad, lasting influence.

In this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Dr. Ahmad Al-Jallad who is the Sofia Chair in Arabic Studies and an Associate Professor at Ohio State University. He is one of the foremost authorities on early Arabic and his work focuses on the languages and writing systems of pre-Islamic Arabia and the ancient Near East. The focus of our discussion was his work researching the Safaitic inscriptions, which are concentrated in the basalt desert of southern Syria and northern Jordan.

In this episode we talk to Dr Ahmed Al Jallad, Sofia Chair of Arabic Studies at Ohio State University. Dr Jallad is an expert on the languages and scripts of pre-Islamic Arabia. We talk about the origins of Arabic, the development of the Arabic script, and the inscriptions of the region..

Given the way in which many introductory courses present the history of early Islam and pre-Islamic Arabia, we may be tempted to think that the historical facts were well established and the narrative uncontested. However, this is far from the case. What evidence do we actually have from this period, and how may it challenge the conventional narratives that have become canonised in sacred and academic histories? What misconceptions might be challenged by modern epigraphic work, or the application of Social Identity theories to ancient texts? And why might this matter for contemporary Islam, contemporary Islamic Studies, and the critical study of religion more broadly? Joining Chris to discuss these questions, is Dr Ilkka Lindstedt of the University of Helsinki.

Yasir Qadhi explores the socio-economic and religious conditions of pre-Islamic Arabia

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life, works, context and legacy of Antarah (525-608AD), the great poet and warrior. According to legend, he was born a slave; his mother was an Ethiopian slave, his father an elite Arab cavalryman. Antarah won his freedom in battle and loved a woman called Abla who refused him, and they were later celebrated in the saga of Antar and Abla. One of Antarah's poems was so esteemed in pre-Islamic Arabia that it is believed it was hung up on the wall of the Kaaba in Mecca. With James Montgomery Sir Thomas Adams's Professor of Arabic at the University of Cambridge Marlé Hammond Senior Lecturer in Arabic Popular Literature and Culture at SOAS, University of London And Harry Munt Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of York Producer: Simon Tillotson

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life, works, context and legacy of Antarah (525-608AD), the great poet and warrior. According to legend, he was born a slave; his mother was an Ethiopian slave, his father an elite Arab cavalryman. Antarah won his freedom in battle and loved a woman called Abla who refused him, and they were later celebrated in the saga of Antar and Abla. One of Antarah's poems was so esteemed in pre-Islamic Arabia that it is believed it was hung up on the wall of the Kaaba in Mecca. With James Montgomery Sir Thomas Adams's Professor of Arabic at the University of Cambridge Marlé Hammond Senior Lecturer in Arabic Popular Literature and Culture at SOAS, University of London And Harry Munt Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of York Producer: Simon Tillotson

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life, works, context and legacy of Antarah (525-608AD), the great poet and warrior. According to legend, he was born a slave; his mother was an Ethiopian slave, his father an elite Arab cavalryman. Antarah won his freedom in battle and loved a woman called Abla who refused him, and they were later celebrated in the saga of Antar and Abla. One of Antarah's poems was so esteemed in pre-Islamic Arabia that it is believed it was hung up on the wall of the Kaaba in Mecca. With James Montgomery Sir Thomas Adams's Professor of Arabic at the University of Cambridge Marlé Hammond Senior Lecturer in Arabic Popular Literature and Culture at SOAS, University of London And Harry Munt Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of York Producer: Simon Tillotson

To understand the rise of Islam, you have to first understand its historical context. In the first official episode of Head On History, Ali talks about the international wars on the eve of Islam known as the Red Sea wars and their connection to a broader imperial struggle between Sassanid Persia and Christian Byzantium. The podcast...

Is Islam liberating or oppressing women? How did the status of women within pre-Islamic Arabia and other regions, change after the spread of Islam? What kind of rights have Islam entitled to women? Can women have an active role in the Islamic society? All these questions and more will be discussed by Sr. Alima Ashfaq, ... Read more

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this lecture in the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi attempts to unravel the actual meaning of Seerah and what is its significance. We are also acquainted with the innumerable benefits of the Seerah or why we should study the Seerah. Firstly, Allah has commanded us to know the Prophet ﷺ and ... Read more

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the origins and early development of Islamic law. The legal code of Islam is known as Sharia, an Arabic word meaning "the way". Its sources include the Islamic holy book the Qur'an, the words and actions of the Prophet Muhammad, and the opinions of legal scholars. In the 7th century, Sharia started to replace the tribal laws of pre-Islamic Arabia; over the next three hundred years it underwent considerable evolution as Islam spread. By 900 a body of religious and legal scholarship recognisable as classical Sharia had emerged.With:Hugh KennedyProfessor of Arabic in the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of LondonRobert GleaveProfessor of Arabic Studies at the University of ExeterMona SiddiquiProfessor of Islamic Studies at the University of GlasgowProducer: Thomas Morris.

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the origins and early development of Islamic law. The legal code of Islam is known as Sharia, an Arabic word meaning "the way". Its sources include the Islamic holy book the Qur'an, the words and actions of the Prophet Muhammad, and the opinions of legal scholars. In the 7th century, Sharia started to replace the tribal laws of pre-Islamic Arabia; over the next three hundred years it underwent considerable evolution as Islam spread. By 900 a body of religious and legal scholarship recognisable as classical Sharia had emerged.With:Hugh KennedyProfessor of Arabic in the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of LondonRobert GleaveProfessor of Arabic Studies at the University of ExeterMona SiddiquiProfessor of Islamic Studies at the University of GlasgowProducer: Thomas Morris.

Throughout this week Neil MacGregor is looking at how the great faiths were creating new visual aids to promote devotion around the world of 1700 years ago. Having looked at emerging images from Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity and Buddhism he turns his attention to the religious climate of pre-Islamic Arabia. The story is told through a life sized bronze hand cut at the wrist and with writing on the back. It turns out to be not a part of a god but a gift to a god in a Yemeni hill village. Neil uses this mysterious object to explore the centrality of Arabia at this period, with its wealth of local gods and imported beliefs. The hand surgeon Jeremy Field considers whether this was the modelled from a real human hand while the religious historian Philip Jenkins reflects on what happens to the old pagan gods when a brand new religion sweeps into town. Proudcer: Anthony Denselow.