Islamic Legacy is a not-for-profit project that takes you on a journey back in time. The project aims to present history from a Muslim-centric perspective and draw insights for the contemporary citizen.
This app will host all of our high quality audio productions that are professionally narrated and recorded with atmospheric sound effects that transport you to another time and place. (Lectures download to your device so they can be listened to without an internet connection.)
There is a free sample included (first half of "The Crusades through Muslim eyes") and the following available in-app.
[ Conquest of Constantinople ]
The great walls of Constantinople have successfully resisted attacks from determined armies for a thousand years. In 1453, a young Ottoman sultan inspired by the words of the Prophet Muhammad sought to liberate the city in the name of Islam. Would he be the one to succeed where generations failed before him?
[ The Crusades through Muslim eyes ]
The lands of Islam have been invaded by the Christian Franks. Chanting “God Wills It” they unleash their wrath on the Muslim Ummah. But Allah raised pious and just leaders like Nur al deen Zengi and Salah ud deen Ayyubi to confront the Iron Knights of Europe and determine the fate of the region for generations to come…
[ The Crusades II: Mongol Scourge ]
Fifty-seven years have passed since the passing of the great Sultan Salahudeen ibn Ayub. This time a new enemy emerges from the Far East. The Mongol Horde is about to unleash the most devastating attack on Muslims ever recorded in history. Between the Muslims and total annihilation stands the Mamluk Kingdom of Egypt and the battle of Ain Jalut.
Note: new lectures will be added over time so please keep your app updated!