One of my favorite podcasts, The Golden Age of Islam, just returned after almost a year-long hiatus.
No judgment here. It happens.
This episode dives deep on Bedouin culture.
Like any religion, Islam was shaped by the culture in which it emerged. The rules and values of the Bedouin – from the treatment of women to concepts of honor and leadership – would impact the Islamic society that grew out of Arabia. In this episode, we take a look at that culture to understand what Islam preserved and what it changed.
64 – (0.1) The Bedouin Culture of Arabia
If you’re interested in the roots of early Islam, this is a great and accessible podcast. It is a must-listen for me.
Two fascinating things from this episode: 1) a discussion on anti-tribal poetry, which features lots of bragging and grandstanding – what Dr. DiMeo likens to ancient “epic rap battles,” and 2) the Bedouin concept of leadership succession, which was rooted in meritocracy, not bloodlines.
And of course, some ancient tribal code.
I against my brother. My brother and I against my cousin. And my cousin and I against a stranger.
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