Islam Under the Arabs

""Islam Under the Arabs"" is a book written by Robert Durie Osborn that provides a comprehensive and detailed historical account of the early Islamic period, specifically the period of Arab expansion and the establishment of the Islamic empire. The book covers the period from the birth of Islam to the end of the Umayyad dynasty, spanning over a century of Arab conquests and the spread of Islam in the Middle East and beyond.The book begins with a brief introduction to the pre-Islamic Arabian Peninsula and the social, political, and religious context in which Islam emerged. It then goes on to describe the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the early Muslim community, including the key events and developments that shaped the early Islamic period.The book then delves into the Arab conquests and the establishment of the Islamic empire, describing the military campaigns, the administrative and legal systems, and the cultural and religious developments that occurred during this period. It also explores the tensions and conflicts that arose within the Islamic empire, including the split between the Sunni and Shia branches of Islam, the rise of the Abbasid dynasty, and the decline of the Umayyad dynasty.Throughout the book, Osborn provides a balanced and nuanced perspective on the early Islamic period, drawing on a wide range of sources and perspectives to provide a comprehensive and insightful account of this formative period in Islamic history. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Islam and the Middle East, and provides a valuable resource for scholars and students alike.1876. Osborn, an English officer, employed his leisure time to draw up brief historical sketches of the races (Indian) from which the native army is chiefly recruited. His objective was to provide young officers with the knowledge needed to better understand the men they had to command in the field and in quarters. Contents: Part I. Islam: Muhammad at Mekka; Muhammad at Medina; The Pilgrimage of Farewell; Ali and His Sons; The Struggle for Empire. Part II. The Fatimides: The Shia; The Arab and the Berber; The Rise of the Fatimides; The Conquest of Egypt. Part III. The Khalifs of the House of Ommaya: The Arabs before Islam; The Revolt of Yezid Ibn Mouhalleb; The Decline of the Ommayas; The Abbasides; and The Fall of the Ommayas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.