The Moriscos & the Purging of Muslim Spain (1492-1614) | Matthew Carr

The author of "Blood and Faith: The Purging of Muslim Spain, 1492 to 1614," delves into the complex history of Muslim Spain, starting from the arrival of Muslims in Spain in 711 under a North African general, the formation of al-Andalus, and its eventual decline. Matthew Carr explains how the Spanish Christians perceived the conquest of Granada in 1492 as a divine and final victory, leading to the expulsion of Jews and Muslims. The discussion highlights the forced conversions, the life of the Moriscos (converted Muslims) under Christian rule, and the extreme measures taken by the Spanish Inquisition to ensure religious uniformity. Carr also reflects on the modern parallels of ethnic cleansing in Palestine and societal intolerance, linking historical events to contemporary issues. 00:00 Introduction: The Concept of Blood and Faith 01:10 Historical Context: Muslim Arrival in Spain 02:24 The Fall of Granada and Its Aftermath 03:37 Carr's Inspiration for Writing the Book 03:59 The Moriscos: A Forgotten History 05:20 The Expulsion of the Moriscos from Spain 18:49 The Concept of Purity of Blood 22:54 The Fall of Granada: A Religious and Political Triumph 31:07 The Aftermath of 1492: Forced Conversions and Rebellions 34:15 Forced Conversions in Spain 34:50 Muslim Workers in Valencia 37:48 Christian Intolerance and Inquisition 40:38 Cultural Resistance and Rebellion 45:27 The Expulsion of the Moriscos 54:32 Historical Reflections and Modern Parallels Matthew Carr is a writer, journalist, and author of several books of nonfiction, including Blood and Faith :The Purging of Muslim Spain. He has written for a variety of publications, including The New York Times, The Observer, The Guardian and others. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mikey_mu/?h... Theme music: Peninsular, Tarek Yamani 🔊 https://spoti.fi/47I59ns FOLLOW & RATE THE AFIKRA PODCAST: » Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lb/podcast... » Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nafoF1... » Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1014... THIS SERIES IS PART OF THE AFIKRA PODCAST NETWORK Explore all episodes in this series:    • 🎙️ The afikra Podcast   ABOUT AFIKRA afikra | عفكرة is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region – past, present and future – through conversations driven by curiosity. 📍 Local events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 New podcasts + videos weekly http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Become a member: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram:   / afikra_   🔗 Facebook:   / afikra.official   🔗 Twitter:   / afikra