Home browse history middle eastern history umayyad caliphate. Political history of islam 100 the rightlyguided caliphs alkhulafah alrashidoon 200 banu umayyah 201 the abbasiyyah 202 north africa and spain 203 the crusades and the muslim kingdoms 204 the uthmaniyah ottomans 205 persia 206 the indian. Iranian historythe umayyads wikibooks, open books for an. The caliphate of banu umayyah a history islamic clothing. Much of the antiumayyad literature started to appear in the later abbasid period in persia. It carried the war against byzantium into asia minor and besieged constantinople. The umayyad caliphate was the second of the four major islamic caliphates established after the death of muhammad it was the largest empire in the world at the time. Read the caliphate of banu umayyah al bidayah wan nihayah by darussalam publishers available from rakuten kobo. Banu umayyah in the view of the holy quran understanding. Dec 11, 2011 english lecture entitled the origin of bani umayyah by sayed hadi alqazwini eve of the 2nd of muharram 1433ah november 27, 2011.
The banu umayya or umayyads, were the ruling family of the islamic caliphate. Here is a list of famous books on islamic history and a little intro of the book to help you decide the book you may want to read. The history of the arabs in antiquity from their earliest appearance around 853 bc until the first century of islam, is described in this book. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. In this study we are reading that the iranian aristocrats and political nobles were the accomplices of arab looters. Factors leading to the downfall of the umayyad dynasty. Social security administration public data, the first name umayyah was not present. This is an outstanding history written by a seasoned historian. Amr bin alas backed muawiya against ali and ruled egypt until his death in 663. The umayyad caliphate was the second of the four major caliphates established after the death of muhammad. The caliphate of banu umayyah the first phase, is the best encyclopedia that is originally taken from albidayah wannihayah, written by ibn katheer. The early umayyad period was one of strength and expansion. The caliphate of banu umayyah islamic books, islamic. A study of early transmitters of arab history from the.
The dynasty claimed descent from umayya, a distant relative of muhammad. The book elaborates the whole story of all the empires of umayyad dynasty, their intellectual thoughts, their way of ruling, their services for islam and raise and fall of umayyads and much more. He rebuilt the kaaba which was in a state of disrepair, and he ordered the arabs to build their houses around it. Darussalam is proud to present the abridged english tr. The caliphate was ruled by the umayyad dynasty arabic. List of books and articles about umayyad caliphate. Its capital was damascus, and it is known for its encouragement of the arts and architecture. The book elaborates the whole story of all the empires of umayyad dynasty, their intellectual thoughts, their way of ruling, their services for islam and raise and fall.
The rise of islamic art by ghazi bisheh available from rakuten kobo. What is the history and position of the bannu umayyad. Subcategories this category has the following 12 subcategories, out of 12 total. The revival of the umayyads a restatement of the history of. Albidayah wan nihayah, which covers the caliphate of bani umayyah. The caliphate of banu umayyah islamic books, islamic audio. He won great honor and fame for his tribe by his wisdom. Arabic literature to the end of the umayyad period the cambridge history of. This is not to say that the umayyad caliphate was not unmarred by degeneracy and downright cruelty. Umayyad definition is a member of a dynasty of caliphs based in damascus that ruled from a. After the death of muhammad in 632, a series of four caliphs arabic. This volume covers the caliphate of bani umayyah starting from the rule of muawiyah.
Umayya synonyms, umayya pronunciation, umayya translation, english dictionary definition of umayya. You can support us by purchasing something through our amazonurl, thanks. Islamic books on islamic history this book presents the history of muslim caplihs and the umayyad caliphate from ibn kathirs albidayah wan nihayah. From wikibooks, open books for an open world abd manaf. Umayyah ibn abd manaf historical records and family trees. Banu umayyah simply the winner of the great power struggle the first and second great fitna after the murder of utsman bin affan. The bani umayyah started tormenting the prophet s immediately he began to spread islam. History of islam islamic empire, islamic studies, books. An excellent book on the history of the islamic caliphate. Although the umayyad family originally came from the city of makkah, their capital was damascus.
This book is one of the most important studies that written about iran during the omavied age. Banu umayyah simply the winner of the great power struggle the first and second great fitna after the murder of utsman bin affan, the third caliph. The quraysh derived prestige among the arab tribes through their protection and maintenance of the kaaba, which at the time was regarded by the largely polytheistic arabs across the arabian peninsula as their most sacred sanctuary. Redirected from order of umayyad this article needs additional citations for verification. It is the fifth largest empire in history it was ruled by the umayyad dynasty arabic. Under their command, the arab armies carried the new faith from arabia to the shores of the mediterranean and to the eastern reaches of iran. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Umayyah alakbar bin sayyidi abd shams geni family tree. The bani umayyah had been sworn enemies of the bani hashim since the time when hashim, the forefather of our prophet p. Study terms the umayyad caliphate flashcards quizlet. It is possible the name you are searching has less than five occurrences per year. Banu umayya article about banu umayya by the free dictionary. It starts from the rule of muawiyah bin abi sufyan in the 41st year of hijrah upto the rule of caliph marwan alhimar in year 2 of the hijrah.
Umayyad caliphate dynasty that ruled the islamic caliphate from the death of the fourth sunni caliph first shii imam, ali, in 661 until 750. It traces the mention of people called arabs in all relevant ancient sources and suggests a new interpretation of their history. Umayyad period period of bani umayyah 49 books goodreads. The english readers can familiarize themselves with the details of islamic glory during umayyad caliphate in the history of islam. It starts from the rule of muawiyah bin abi sufyan in the 41st year of hijrah up to the rule of caliph marwan alhimar in year 2 of the hijrah. Arabic literature to the end of the umayyad period cambridge books online cambridge histories online volume 1 of the cambridge history of arabic literature, alfred felix landon beeston. Just click on the title of the book to get the book for your reading. Because they were unpopular with the pietist element among muslims, they were destroyed in a general revolution in 750 see abb a sids, but a prince of their house established himself in spain, where they ruled until 1031a. The caliphate of banu umayyah the first phase darussalam.
Damascus was the capital from 661744, harrran from 744750, and in exile their capital was cordoba 7561031. This book hardcover on 670 pages covers the period of the caliphate of bani umayyah in the islamic history. Introduction the bani umayyah kings introduction the bani umayyah had been sworn enemies of the bani hashim since the time when hashim, the forefather of our prophet s, had succeeded in banishing his evil halfbrother umayyah from makka. May 24, 2018 genealogy profile for harb bin umayyah. Genealogy for umayyah alakbar al akbar ibn abd shams, founder of banu umayyad c. Umayyad dynasty, also spelled omayyad, the first great. On the death of muawiyah in 680, his son yazid ascended the throne. As noted before, they were the traditional enemies of the banu hashim another clan of the quraysh. Political history of islam 100 the rightlyguided caliphs alkhulafah alrashidoon 200 banu umayyah 201 the. May 23, 2018 about umayyah alakbar bin sayyidi abd shams the clan of banu umayyad as well as the dynasty that ruled the umayyad caliphate are named after umayya ibn abd shams.
The umayyads, or banu umayya, were a clan of the larger quraysh tribe, which dominated mecca in the preislamic era. Darussalam is proud to present the abridged english translation of the classic work. Their reign witnessed the return to leadership roles of the preislamic arab elite, and the rejuvenation of tribal loyalties explanation of banu umayya. For the rest of us, however, hawtings treatment is the one i recommend.
Umayyad a member of a muslim dynasty that ruled the islamic world from ad 660 or 661 to 750 and moorish spain 7561031. I read an interesting article about the benjumea family. Books written in the early abbasid period like albaladhuris the origins of the islamic state provide a more accurate and balanced history. Caliphs of the aristocratic meccan clan of ban u umayya, who came to power in syria in 661 a. The caliphate of banu umayyah the first phase al bidayah wan nihayah on. This site is inactive this site has been marked as inactive because no members have logged in recently. Historical records and family trees related to umayyah ibn abd manaf.
The first muslim dynasty to pass down power within their family was the umayyad. The banu umayyah able to push aside, by the edge of the sword, their contenders such. They ruled the islamic world for around hundred years and then overthrown by the abbasids. Arabic literature to the end of the umayyad period. But the umayyads seem to be fairly uninterested in religious questions or the religious obligations of their positionit is rather as secular and secularizing rulers that their interest and greatness lies. He is infamous in history for his role in the assassination of hussain, son of ali. Banu umayyah article about banu umayyah by the free dictionary. Under the rule of umayyad, islamic state achieved largest territorial expansion. Do you want to read books on islamic history and you are confused. The army, mainly arab and largely syrian, extended the frontiers of islam. It is named after the umayyad caliphate which ruled syria as their main power base, and set damascus as the capital.
Iranian historythe umayyads wikibooks, open books for. Umayyad caliphate simple english wikipedia, the free. Far from abolishing the freedom of local cults and undermining existing town plans, the umayyads acknowledged the aesthe. It is suggested that the ancient arabs were more a religious community than an ethnic group, which would explain why the. When muhammad, a member of the clan of banu hashim declared that he was the apostle of god, and called upon the arabs to abandon their idolatry, and to believe in one god, the umayyads opposed him, and they fought against him.
By the time of muawiyahs death in 680, he had established damascus as the capital and a system of administration for the. It was the largest empire in the world at the time. The caliphate of banu umayyah ebook by darussalam publishers. This volume covers the caliphate of bani umayyah starting from the rule of mu awiyah. That the umayyads a clan who previously had actively opposed mohammad and his teachings and who converted to islam rather late would lay claim and be succesful in their pursuit of the caliphate was tremendously controversial. Damascus was the capital from 661744, harrran from. Banu hashim before the birth of islam books on islam. Umayya definition of umayya by the free dictionary. Full text of islamic books in pdf format internet archive. Are benjumea famous spanish family the descendants of the.
Seeing some present conditions that a detailed biography of yazid should be compiled so that true facts of his life and background may become known to all, we plan to discuss the following points in this treatise. Within the mosque is a shrine believed to contain the relic of the saints head. Iran during the age of umayyad 1102017 edition open. Online shopping for islamic history books in the books store. Their reign witnessed the return to leadership roles of the preislamic arab elite, and the rejuvenation of tribal loyalties explanation of banu umayyah. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. The umayyads continued the muslim conquests, incorporating the transoxiana, sindh, the maghreb and the iberian peninsula into the muslim world. At its greatest extent, the umayyad caliphate covered 11,100,000 km 2 4,300,000 sq mi and 33 million people, making it one of the largest empires in history in both area and proportion of the worlds population. The spanish benjumea family does seem to have arabic roots, its original form being would be the one of the banu umayyah dynasty brought to spain between 7.
This detailed treatise has emerged from the relevant section of the abridged translation of ibn kathirs albidayah wan nihayah in english language. This is the english translation of albidayah wan nihayah. List of books and articles about umayyad caliphate online. With the support of the muslims of kufa in iraq, hussain headed towards karbala, from mecca. Umayya was the son of abd shams ibn abd manaf, and the father of harb ibn umayya and abu alas. Its founder was muawiyah ibn abi sufyan of the meccan clan of umayyah.