How long will America continue to run the world? Will China surpass them in the future? Where does India fit into all this? Questions like these can only be answered by understanding the science behind the rise and fall of civilizations. Every empire that has existed has risen to prominence; however, it eventually collapsed. Today we are joined by Ottoman historian, Dr. Yakoob Ahmed, to discuss the factors that cause society to rise and dominate the world and the symptoms that lead to its collapse. The Ottoman Empire will be used as a case study. Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:02 Civilization Theory4:07 Civilization theory in Islamic History8:47 Can there be a Rise After a Fall?14:01 Islam Cannot Collapse23:02 The Muslim Community's Response30:28 How Academics Control Politicians35:18 Western Creation of Ottoman Studies51:45 Calling Islam an Abrahamic faith is Problematic57: 52 Allah VS God1:03:26 Advice for Muslims entering Academia1:16:26 Hardships in the Journey1:21:28 ConclusionEditor: Rashid Qawasmeh#Islam #Podcast #Ottoman