In the post 9/11 world, Islam has been portrayed as a religion founded by a warlord and one that aims for global domination through violence. This is a misconception propagated by anti-Islamic speakers in an attempt to vilify and demonize the religion. 

In this podcast, we are joined with Professor Joel Hayward, author of several books related to Islam and Warfare to debunk this perception and explain the humane principles of war that Islam advocates for. 

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

2:02 Is War Ethical? 

6:33 Why Prophets Engage in War

11:08 The Prophet Muhammad (S) as a Military Leader

29:55 War in the 21st Century

37:11 Is War Just in Today's Age? 

43:58 Muhammad (S) Dealings with Other Tribes

48:00 The Spread of Islam

59:29 What is the Situation Today for Muslims?

1:10:55 Islamic Principles of War

1:18:43 War in Arabia during the 7th century

1:44:45 Rewriting History 

1:60:59 Conclusion