The Successors Of Mohammed

by Arthur Naylor Wollaston

Book Overview

The Successors of Mohammed is a book written by Arthur Naylor Wollaston that explores the history of the Islamic world after the death of Prophet Mohammed. The book covers the period of Islamic history from 632 AD to 661 AD and focuses on the political and religious developments that occurred during this time. Wollaston provides a detailed account of the lives and actions of the four caliphs who succeeded Mohammed, namely Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali. He also delves into the various conflicts and power struggles that took place during their reigns, including the Ridda Wars, the Battle of Siffin, and the assassination of Uthman.The book also sheds light on the emergence of the Umayyad dynasty and the role played by Muawiyah in establishing it. Wollaston provides an in-depth analysis of the factors that led to the downfall of the Umayyad dynasty and the rise of the Abbasid dynasty.Overall, The Successors of Mohammed is a comprehensive and well-researched account of the early Islamic period, providing readers with valuable insights into the political and religious developments that shaped the Islamic world.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Sword of Islam, by Arthur Naylor Wollaston. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417921668.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425479138
• ISBN13: 9781425479138
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"