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 ruleWhy forced conversion is historically unproven and inaccurateHow Islamic governance protected minoritiesWhy did people voluntarily embrace IslamHow Arab traders brought Islam to India long before any conquestThe real story behind Aurangzeb, Jizya, and Mughal ruleWhy modern Muslims must reclaim their intellectual legacyIslamic 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 BREAKDOWN00:00 – The biggest myth about Islam’s spread03:12 – Why entire nations welcomed Muslim rule06:41 – Andalus: The treaty that changed everything09:58 – Egypt & Sindh: What history textbooks don't teach14:20 – When heavy taxation pushed people toward Muslims17:06 – India before “conquest”: The forgotten truth20:36 – Aurangzeb, Jizya & the distortion of Mughal history25:48 – Pablo’s journey: From Christianity to Islam32:10 – Why people accepted Islamic culture willingly38:33 – The story of the Mughal Empire43:15 – Tipu Sultan, technology & the Mysore shock48:52 – The Muslim world’s lost intellectual power54:20 – How modern Muslims can reclaim their identitySTAY CONNECTED WITH THE GROWTH MINDSET:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silawath_irshad/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGrowthMindsetwithSilawathIrshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/silawathirshad/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silawathirshad/You can get in touch with Pablo here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pablotalks_/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PabloTalks_

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