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100	1		_aMuir, William, Sir, _d1819-1905
245	1	0	_aAnnals of the early Caliphate from the death of Mahomet to the Omeyyad and Abbaside dynasties A.H. XI-LXI (A.D. 632-680) from original sources
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-12-12
508			_aFritz Ohrenschall, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Annals of the Early Caliphate from the Death of Mahomet to the Omeyyad and Abbaside Dynasties" by Sir William Muir is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work explores the period following the death of the Prophet Muhammad, focusing on the early leaders of the Islamic community, known as caliphs, and the events surrounding the establishment and expansion of Islam through military conquests and governance. It serves as a detailed chronicle of influential figures such as Abu Bekr, Omar, and Khâlid ibn Welîd, shedding light on the formative years of the Islamic faith. The opening of the historical narrative introduces the immediate aftermath of Muhammad's death, detailing the urgency of selecting a successor to maintain the unity and stability of the Muslim community. Key figures like Abu Bekr and Omar navigate the tense atmosphere in Medina, confronting the challenge of leadership amidst rising dissent and rebellion. The text illustrates the election of Abu Bekr as the first caliph, emphasizing his resolve to uphold Islamic governance despite considerable external pressures and threats from rebellious tribes. As the chapter unfolds, it lays the groundwork for the military expeditions against various foes of Islam, setting the stage for the subsequent series of military campaigns that would define the early years of the caliphate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cAmsterdam: Oriental Press, 1883
653			_aIslamic Empire -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72386
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