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For centuries, many people have repeated the claim that “The sword spread Islam.” But what does actual history say? In this powerful conversation, Pablo, a historian specializing in Andalusian, Ottoman, and Mughal history, breaks down one of the biggest myths about Islam using academic sources, historical data, and on-the-ground evidence from Spain, Crete, Egypt, Cyprus, Sindh, Kerala, and beyond.
This episode uncovers:
Why did so many Jewish and Christian communities welcome Muslim rule
Why forced conversion is historically unproven and inaccurate
How Islamic governance protected minorities
Why did people voluntarily embrace Islam
How Arab traders brought Islam to India long before any conquest
The real story behind Aurangzeb, Jizya, and Mughal rule
Why modern Muslims must reclaim their intellectual legacy
Islamic history is not just dates and dynasties — it is a story of justice, coexistence, courage, and dignity. And it is time Muslims learned their history from real historians.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
“Allah grants gentleness for anything that is added to it.”[Sahih Muslim]
This episode is a reminder that Islam’s greatest strength has always been its justice, its ethics, and the hearts it transforms.
If you want history, evidence, and truth — this is the episode for you.
EPISODE BREAKDOWN
00:00 – The biggest myth about Islam’s spread
03:12 – Why entire nations welcomed Muslim rule
06:41 – Andalus: The treaty that changed everything
09:58 – Egypt & Sindh: What history textbooks don't teach
14:20 – When heavy taxation pushed people toward Muslims
17:06 – India before “conquest”: The forgotten truth
20:36 – Aurangzeb, Jizya & the distortion of Mughal history
25:48 – Pablo’s journey: From Christianity to Islam
32:10 – Why people accepted Islamic culture willingly
38:33 – The story of the Mughal Empire
43:15 – Tipu Sultan, technology & the Mysore shock
48:52 – The Muslim world’s lost intellectual power
54:20 – How modern Muslims can reclaim their identity
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