The Holy War Columbus Had in Mind

Columbus wasn’t simply searching for a new trade route. His story was tied to the Reconquista, violence against Muslims, the enslavement and killing of Indigenous people, and an ambition to use the wealth from his voyages to fund a campaign for Jerusalem. So how did a man who committed these atrocities become a celebrated American hero? Watch the full episode with Imam Tom Facchine: https://yqn.io/vy1y Click SUBSCRIBE and hit the 🔔 icon to receive the latest updates from Yaqeen! Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on UpScrolled, X, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @yaqeeninstitute!