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Mu'awiya Ibn ABI Sufyan
From Arabia to Empire
Buch von Stephen Humphreys
Sprache: Englisch

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Müawiya ibn Abi Sufyan (c.602-680) was the fifth and most elusive of the early caliphs. Notoriously guarded about his thoughts, motives and emotions, Müawiya was universally known as a figure of immense political acumen. Beyond this, opinions are deeply divided. Throughout history, some have accused him of betraying Muhammad¿s model of ideal Muslim leadership whilst others credit him with reuniting an empire in disarray and transforming the Caliphate into a practicable form of government.

In light of these debates, Humphreys critically analyses the sources available, getting as close as possible to a historical account of the founder of the Umayyad dynasty. Combining examination of both his public image and personal qualities, this helpful introduction includes coverage of Müawiyäs intriguing repartee with his governors, his fondness for earthly temptations, and his exceptional skills as ruler of a vast empire. Using an extensive range of sources, and containing a fascinating analysis of early Islamic society, it will prove of great interest to general readers and experts alike.

R. Stephen Humphreys is professor of History and Islamic Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is author of Islamic History: A Framework for Inquiry.

Müawiya ibn Abi Sufyan (c.602-680) was the fifth and most elusive of the early caliphs. Notoriously guarded about his thoughts, motives and emotions, Müawiya was universally known as a figure of immense political acumen. Beyond this, opinions are deeply divided. Throughout history, some have accused him of betraying Muhammad¿s model of ideal Muslim leadership whilst others credit him with reuniting an empire in disarray and transforming the Caliphate into a practicable form of government.

In light of these debates, Humphreys critically analyses the sources available, getting as close as possible to a historical account of the founder of the Umayyad dynasty. Combining examination of both his public image and personal qualities, this helpful introduction includes coverage of Müawiyäs intriguing repartee with his governors, his fondness for earthly temptations, and his exceptional skills as ruler of a vast empire. Using an extensive range of sources, and containing a fascinating analysis of early Islamic society, it will prove of great interest to general readers and experts alike.

R. Stephen Humphreys is professor of History and Islamic Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is author of Islamic History: A Framework for Inquiry.

Über den Autor
Stephen Humphries is professor of History and Islamic Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is author of Islamic History: A Framework for Inquiry.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface and Acknowledgments



1 THE PROBLEM OF MU‘AWIYA

Mu‘awiya in the eyes of later Muslims

How do we know what we claim to know: the sources for Mu‘awiya’s life

Mu‘awiya’s career: a chronological sketch

2 THE FIRST THREE DECADES (600–632)

The Meccan milieu

The politics of genealogy: why Mu‘awiya’s ancestry is important

The lineage of Mu‘awiya

The Banu Umayya

The descendants of ‘Abd Manaf: the clans of ‘Abd Shams and Hashim

3 LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS OF POWER: MU‘AWIYA AS MASTER OF SYRIA (632–656)

Mu‘awiya and the conquest of Syria

Mu‘awiya becomes Governor

The war against Byzantium

The war at sea: creating the Muslim navy

The war in Anatolia and Armenia

Mu‘awiya and the Arab tribes in Syria



4 THE FIRST CIVIL WAR AND MU‘AWIYA’S RISE TO POWER (656–661)

The revolt against ‘Uthman

The aftermath: who can claim the right to rule?

The confrontation between ‘Ali and Mu‘awiya



5 COMMANDER OF THE FAITHFUL (661–680)

The war against Byzantium renewed



6 THE PRINCE OF OUR DISORDER: MU‘AWIYA AS A SYMBOL OF CULTURAL TENSION

Bibliography

Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2006
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Religion & Theologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9781851684021
ISBN-10: 1851684026
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Humphreys, Stephen
Hersteller: ONEWorld Publications
Maße: 224 x 140 x 16 mm
Von/Mit: Stephen Humphreys
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2006
Gewicht: 0,34 kg
Artikel-ID: 108549837
Über den Autor
Stephen Humphries is professor of History and Islamic Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is author of Islamic History: A Framework for Inquiry.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface and Acknowledgments



1 THE PROBLEM OF MU‘AWIYA

Mu‘awiya in the eyes of later Muslims

How do we know what we claim to know: the sources for Mu‘awiya’s life

Mu‘awiya’s career: a chronological sketch

2 THE FIRST THREE DECADES (600–632)

The Meccan milieu

The politics of genealogy: why Mu‘awiya’s ancestry is important

The lineage of Mu‘awiya

The Banu Umayya

The descendants of ‘Abd Manaf: the clans of ‘Abd Shams and Hashim

3 LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS OF POWER: MU‘AWIYA AS MASTER OF SYRIA (632–656)

Mu‘awiya and the conquest of Syria

Mu‘awiya becomes Governor

The war against Byzantium

The war at sea: creating the Muslim navy

The war in Anatolia and Armenia

Mu‘awiya and the Arab tribes in Syria



4 THE FIRST CIVIL WAR AND MU‘AWIYA’S RISE TO POWER (656–661)

The revolt against ‘Uthman

The aftermath: who can claim the right to rule?

The confrontation between ‘Ali and Mu‘awiya



5 COMMANDER OF THE FAITHFUL (661–680)

The war against Byzantium renewed



6 THE PRINCE OF OUR DISORDER: MU‘AWIYA AS A SYMBOL OF CULTURAL TENSION

Bibliography

Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2006
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Religion & Theologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9781851684021
ISBN-10: 1851684026
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Humphreys, Stephen
Hersteller: ONEWorld Publications
Maße: 224 x 140 x 16 mm
Von/Mit: Stephen Humphreys
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2006
Gewicht: 0,34 kg
Artikel-ID: 108549837
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