Umayyads- Origin and History

Introduction: The Umayyads were the first Muslim dynasty, established in 661 in Damascus. Their dynasty succeeded the leadership of the first four caliphs—Abū Bakr, ʿUmar I, ʿUthmān, and ʿAlī. It was established by Muʿāwiyah ibn Abī Sufyān, a native of Mecca and a contemporary of the Prophet Muḥammad.

Objective: Students will be able to get knowledge of glorious past of Umayyads.

  1. Origin
  2. History

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