Brendan and Raymond discuss the inherent radicalism of Islam, Islam’s history of violent conquest, the truth about the ...

Did Islam begin in Mecca—or somewhere else? Some historians argue that Petra, not Mecca, was the original holy city, and early mosques may hold the clues. US flags ordered to fly at half-staff in ...

Some historians question whether the traditional story of Islam’s origins fully reflects reality, pointing to gaps in early evidence, the late compilation of texts, and influences from Jewish, ...

The Near East on the eve of Islam -- Muhammad and the believers' movement -- The expansion of the community of believers -- The struggle for leadership of the community, 34-73/655-692 -- The emergence ...

The Near East on the eve of Islam -- Muhammad and the believers' movement -- The expansion of the community of believers -- The struggle for leadership of the ...