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Mu''awiya ibn abi Sufyan The Savior of the Caliphate

<Div>In this accessible study, Stephen Humphreys introduces the most elusive of the early caliphs, Mu''awiya ibn abi Sufyan (602-680). Throughout history, some have accused him of being the first caliph to diverge from Muhammed''s model of ideal Muslim leadership whilst others credit him with uniting an empire in disarray and transforming the Caliphate into a practicable form of government. In light of this, Humphreys critically analyses his sources, and seeks to get as close as possible to a historical account of the great man.</div>

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  • "<Div>In this accessible study, Stephen Humphreys introduces the most elusive of the early caliphs, Mu''awiya ibn abi Sufyan (602-680). Throughout history, some have accused him of being the first caliph to diverge from Muhammed''s model of ideal Muslim leadership whilst others credit him with uniting an empire in disarray and transforming the Caliphate into a practicable form of government. In light of this, Humphreys critically analyses his sources, and seeks to get as close as possible to a historical account of the great man.</div>"@en
  • ""Muʻawiya ibn Abi Sufyan (c. 602-680) was the fifth and most elusive of the early caliphs. Notoriously guarded about his thoughts, motives, and emotions, Muʻawiya was universally known as a figure of immense political acumen. Beyond this, opinions are very deeply divided. Throughout history, some have accused him of betraying Muhammad's model of ideal Muslim leadership whilst others credit him with reuniting an empire in disarray and transforming the Caliphate into a practicable form of government." "In light of these debates, Humphreys critically analyses the sources available, getting as close as possible to a historical account of the founder of the Umayyad dynasty. Combining examination of both his public image and personal qualities, this introduction includes coverage of Muʻawiya's repartee with his governors, his fondness for earthly temptations, and his exceptional skills as ruler of a vast empire. Using an extensive range of sources, and containing an analysis of early Islamic society, it will prove of great interest to general readers and experts alike."--Provided by the publisher."@en

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  • "Muʻāwiyah ibn Abī Sufyān"
  • "Muʻawiya ibn Abi Sufyan : from Arabia to empire"
  • "Mu'awiya ibn Abi Sufyan : from Arabia to empire"
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  • "Muʻawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan : from Arabia to empire"@en
  • "Muʻawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan from Arabia to empire"@en
  • "Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan : from Arabia to empire"
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