The Caliphate of Banu Umayyah (The first phase)

Overview:

The caliphate of Banu Umayyah (The First Phase) is the best encyclopedia that is originally taken from Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah, written by Ibn Katheer. The book elaborates on the whole story of all the empires of the Umayyad Dynasty, their intellectual thoughts, their way of ruling, their services for Islam, the rise and fall of the Umayyads, and much more.

It starts from the empire of Hazrat Muawiyah bin Abi-Sufyan in the 41st year of Hijrah up to the rule of Caliph Marwan bin Muhammad (Sani) 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 Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Although the Umayyad family originally came from the city of Makkah, their capital was Damascus and then Constantinople. At its greatest extent, it covered more than five million square miles (13,000,000 km), making it one of the largest Muslim empires the world had yet seen and the seventh largest contiguous empire ever to exist. This book also deals with the rise and fall of the Umayyads, their fight with the Abbasids, etc. Furthermore, this is the best book on the Umayyads.

Key Features:

Comprehensive History: Covers the entire Umayyad Caliphate from 41 AH to 132 AH.

Authentic Source: Based on Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah by Ibn Katheer.

Dynastic Overview: Details the rule of all Umayyad caliphs, from Hazrat Muawiyah bin Abi Sufyan to Marwan bin Muhammad.

Political and Intellectual Insights: Explores their governance, contributions to Islam, and intellectual legacy.

Rise and Fall: Examines the growth, achievements, and eventual decline of the Umayyad Dynasty.

Geographical Scope: Highlights the vast empire stretching over five million square miles.

Major Events: Discusses key conflicts, including battles with the Abbasids.