The Caliphate

""The Caliphate: Its Rise, Decline and Fall from Original Sources"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Islamic Caliphate, written by Sir William Muir. The book traces the rise of the Caliphate, which began after the death of Prophet Muhammad, and its eventual decline and fall. Muir draws on a range of primary sources, including Arabic texts and historical accounts, to provide an in-depth analysis of the Caliphate's political, social, and religious developments. The book covers the reigns of the first four Caliphs, the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties, and the various political and military conflicts that shaped the Caliphate's history. The author also explores the cultural and intellectual achievements of the Caliphate, including its contributions to science, literature, and philosophy. Muir's writing style is clear and accessible, making the book suitable for both academic and general readers. Overall, ""The Caliphate: Its Rise, Decline and Fall from Original Sources"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Islam and the Middle East. It provides a detailed and nuanced account of the Caliphate's legacy, which continues to shape the region's politics and culture to this day.1891. Veteran scholar Sir William Muir's history of the Caliphate. A Caliph is the spiritual head and temporal ruler of the Islamic state. In principle, Islam is theocratic: when Muhammad the Prophet died, a caliph (successor) was chosen to rule in his place. The caliph had temporal and spiritual authority but was not permitted prophetic power; this was reserved for Muhammad. The caliph could not, therefore, exercise authority in matters of religious doctrine. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.