Here are the books Dr Jaan Islam mentioned:https://www.muslim-library.com/dl/books/English_The_History_of_the_Khalifahs.pdfhttps://kitaabun.com/shopping3/full-history-tabari-tarikh-rasul-muluk-p-71.htmlFollow him on X (Twitter) @jaanislamDr Jaan Islam completed his PhD on Islamic political thought at the University of Edinburgh, and has researched and taught at the University of Oxford and King’s College, London. He writes on Islamic history, political philosophy and decolonial theory.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy