The Caliphate of Banu Umayyah | Al Bidayah wa Nihayah Vol. 7– Islamic History

The Caliphate of Banu Umayyah | Al Bidayah wa Nihayah Vol. 7– Islamic History

Al Bidayah wa Nihaya (7), The Caliphate of Banu Umayyah by Imam Ibn Kathir presents a detailed account of the Umayyad Caliphate and its historical development. This volume begins with the rule of Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan in 41 AH and continues through the reign of Caliph Marwan Al-Himar in 132 AH. It provides readers with valuable historical information about one of the major Islamic caliphates that followed the era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs. The Umayyad Caliphate was centered in Damascus and became one of the largest empires of its time. This English edition is a useful reference for readers, students, and researchers interested in Islamic history, Muslim rulers, caliphates, and the historical works of Imam Ibn Kathir.

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Darussalam is proud to present the abridged English translation of the classic work: Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah, which covers the Caliphate of Bani Umayyah. It starts from the rule of Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan in the 41st year of Hijrah upto the rule of Caliph Marwan Al-Himar in year 132 of the Hijrah. The Umayyad Caliphate (c. 661-750 CE/41-132 AH) was the second of the four major Islamic caliphates established after the death of Rasulallah. Although the Umayyad family originally came from the city of Makkah, their capital was Damascus. At its greatest extent, it covered more than five million square miles (13,000,000 km2), making it one of the largest empires the world had yet seen, and the seventh largest contiguous empire ever to exist.

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The Beginning of the Umayyad Caliphate

The Caliphate of Banu Umayyah – The First Phase, from the renowned historical work Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah by Imam Ibn Kathir, presents a detailed account of the early period of the Umayyad Caliphate. This volume explores the political, religious, and historical developments that shaped the Muslim world during the rule of Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan (رضي الله عنه).

A Journey Through Early Islamic History

Drawing from the writings of Ibn Kathir, this book chronicles important events following the establishment of the Umayyad rule. It discusses the rule and merits of Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan, the emergence of the Khawarij (Dissenters), and significant developments that occurred during the early decades of the Umayyad period.

Key Personalities and Historical Events

The book provides valuable accounts of prominent companions and personalities, including Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan, 'Amr bin al-'As, 'Abdullah bin Salam, and al-Hasan bin 'Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنهم). It also records notable events and the deaths of distinguished individuals year by year, offering readers a chronological understanding of this important era.

A Year-by-Year Historical Record

One of the distinctive features of this volume is its chronological presentation. Beginning with the early years of the Umayyad Caliphate, Ibn Kathir records major occurrences across successive years of the Hijrah, allowing readers to follow the development of Islamic history in a structured manner.

Insights from Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah

As part of Ibn Kathir's celebrated historical work, this volume is useful for readers who wish to study the history of the Muslim Ummah through classical Islamic sources. It combines historical narration with accounts concerning prominent personalities, political developments, trials, and major events of the period.

A Valuable Addition to Islamic History Collections

This book is suitable for students of Islamic history, researchers, teachers, and general readers interested in the development of the early Muslim state and the history of the Banu Umayyah. It offers an informative glimpse into one of the most significant periods of Islamic civilization.

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THE CALIPHATE OF
BANU
UMAYYAH
THE FIRST PHASE
Tabur
IBN KATHEER
الله اكبر
From Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah
دار السلام
Page:02
Contents
The Plan of Action for This Book:
Publisher's Preface
The Rule of Mu'awiyah bin Abu Sufyan....
The Merits of Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan ().
The Emergence of a Sect of al-Khawarij (Dissenters). Amongst the Prominent People who Died in this Year:. Upon Entering the Forty-Second Year........
Upon Entering the Forty-Third Year...
'Amr bin al-'As was amongst those who died in this year:
'Abdullah bin Salam (Abu Yoosuf al-Isra'eeli) was also amongst those who died in that year:
Upon Entering the Forty-Fourth Year Upon Entering the Forty-Fifth Year... Upon Entering the Forty-Sixth Year.. Upon Entering the Forty-Seventh Year. Upon Entering the Forty-Eighth Year.
Upon Entering the Forty-Ninth Year
Remembering the Prominent People who Died in this Year:.
Al-Hasan bin 'Ali bin Abi Talib
The Fiftieth Year of the Hijrah.
Upon Entering the Fifty-First Year
Upon Entering the Fifty-Second Year
Remembering the Prominent People who Died in this Year.
Upon Entering the Fifty-Third Year.
Upon Entering the Fifty-Fourth Year.
Remembering the People who Died in this Year
Upon Entering the Fifty-Fifth Year
Remembering the Prominent People Who Died in this Year
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The Rule of Mu'awiyah
Abu Darda' is reported to have said that the Messenger of Allah () said: "While I was sleeping, I dreamt that the Book was taken away from beneath my pillow. I thought that I had lost my mind and so I followed it, whereupon I saw that it was being taken to ash-Sham (the Levant). Indeed, in times of trial and tribulation, faith will remain in ash-Sham."(1)
The Merits of Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan (*)
His name was Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan Sakhr bin Harb, Abu 'Abdur-Rahman, al-Qurashi al-Umawi. Mu'awiyah, his father and his mother, Hind bint 'Utbah bin Rabee'ah bin 'Abd Shams, embraced Islam on the day of the Conquest. His father was amongst the nobles of Quraish in Jahiliyyah (i.e., the pre-Islamic era of ignorance) as a high-ranking chief possessing a vast amount of wealth. Upon Abi Sufyan's submission to Islam, he said to the Prophet (): "O Prophet of Allah! Give me three things." The Prophet () said: "Yes." He said: "I have the best and most beautiful woman of all the Arabs, my daughter, Umm Habeebah bint Abi Sufyan. Will I give her to you in marriage?" The Prophet ()said: "Yes." He said: "Make Mu'awiyah your scribe." The Prophet() said: "Yes." He said: "And appoint me as a commander so that I can fight the Kuffar (disbelievers) as
(1) (Saheeh) reported by Ahmad (5/198, 199), no. 21226; and al-Hakim in his Mustadrak [The Supplement] (8554). It is further verified and authenti- cated in adh-Dhahabi's at-Talkhees [Abridgment].

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THE CALIPHATE OF
BANU
UMAYYAH
THE FIRST PHASE
Tabur
IBN KATHEER
الله اكبر
From Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah
دار السلام
Page:02
Contents
The Plan of Action for This Book:
Publisher's Preface
The Rule of Mu'awiyah bin Abu Sufyan....
The Merits of Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan ().
The Emergence of a Sect of al-Khawarij (Dissenters). Amongst the Prominent People who Died in this Year:. Upon Entering the Forty-Second Year........
Upon Entering the Forty-Third Year...
'Amr bin al-'As was amongst those who died in this year:
'Abdullah bin Salam (Abu Yoosuf al-Isra'eeli) was also amongst those who died in that year:
Upon Entering the Forty-Fourth Year Upon Entering the Forty-Fifth Year... Upon Entering the Forty-Sixth Year.. Upon Entering the Forty-Seventh Year. Upon Entering the Forty-Eighth Year.
Upon Entering the Forty-Ninth Year
Remembering the Prominent People who Died in this Year:.
Al-Hasan bin 'Ali bin Abi Talib
The Fiftieth Year of the Hijrah.
Upon Entering the Fifty-First Year
Upon Entering the Fifty-Second Year
Remembering the Prominent People who Died in this Year.
Upon Entering the Fifty-Third Year.
Upon Entering the Fifty-Fourth Year.
Remembering the People who Died in this Year
Upon Entering the Fifty-Fifth Year
Remembering the Prominent People Who Died in this Year
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The Rule of Mu'awiyah
Abu Darda' is reported to have said that the Messenger of Allah () said: "While I was sleeping, I dreamt that the Book was taken away from beneath my pillow. I thought that I had lost my mind and so I followed it, whereupon I saw that it was being taken to ash-Sham (the Levant). Indeed, in times of trial and tribulation, faith will remain in ash-Sham."(1)
The Merits of Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan (*)
His name was Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan Sakhr bin Harb, Abu 'Abdur-Rahman, al-Qurashi al-Umawi. Mu'awiyah, his father and his mother, Hind bint 'Utbah bin Rabee'ah bin 'Abd Shams, embraced Islam on the day of the Conquest. His father was amongst the nobles of Quraish in Jahiliyyah (i.e., the pre-Islamic era of ignorance) as a high-ranking chief possessing a vast amount of wealth. Upon Abi Sufyan's submission to Islam, he said to the Prophet (): "O Prophet of Allah! Give me three things." The Prophet () said: "Yes." He said: "I have the best and most beautiful woman of all the Arabs, my daughter, Umm Habeebah bint Abi Sufyan. Will I give her to you in marriage?" The Prophet ()said: "Yes." He said: "Make Mu'awiyah your scribe." The Prophet() said: "Yes." He said: "And appoint me as a commander so that I can fight the Kuffar (disbelievers) as
(1) (Saheeh) reported by Ahmad (5/198, 199), no. 21226; and al-Hakim in his Mustadrak [The Supplement] (8554). It is further verified and authenti- cated in adh-Dhahabi's at-Talkhees [Abridgment].