History of the Caliphs
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This remarkable book offers a comprehensive overview of the history of the Islamic Caliphate and its influential caliphs, spanning up to the era of Imam As-Suyuti. Renowned for his prolific scholarship, Imam As-Suyuti's profound insights are invaluable despite limited biographical details. With references from his extensive works and contemporary accounts, this volume delves into intricate histories, chronicling figures like Khalif Abu Bakr, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Uthman bin Affan, Ali bin Abi Talib, and Hasan bin Ali. Encompassing the Banu Ummayyah dynasty, the book provides sketches of each ca...
This remarkable book offers a comprehensive overview of the history of the Islamic Caliphate and its influential caliphs, spanning up to the era of Imam As-Suyuti. Renowned for his prolific scholarship, Imam As-Suyuti's profound insights are invaluable despite limited biographical details. With references from his extensive works and contemporary accounts, this volume delves into intricate histories, chronicling figures like Khalif Abu Bakr, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Uthman bin Affan, Ali bin Abi Talib, and Hasan bin Ali. Encompassing the Banu Ummayyah dynasty, the book provides sketches of each caliph, unveiling their characters, ascension to power, pivotal events during their reigns, and eventual downfalls. It explores the Ummayad dynasty, from Muawiyah bin Abi Sufyan through civil disruptions to the brief reign of Abdullah bin Zubayr. The narrative extends to Abdul Malik bin Marwan and his successors, notably Marwan al-Himar, followed by Abbasid rulers starting with Abu'l Abbas al-Saffah. The book traverses the Egyptian Caliphate after the Mongol conquest of Baghdad, culminating with Al Mutawakkil A'la'llah Abu Izz's demise in 903 Hijri (29 September 1497). Concluding with a succinct overview of the Umayyad dynasty of Spain, Imam Suyuti masterfully encapsulates significant historical epochs. With a comprehensive table of covered caliphs and an index of proper names, this work is an indispensable resource for those delving into the intricacies of Islamic history.
