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The Fatimids of Egypt

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Abu Bakr Sanusi

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Fatimid Oppression and Ideology.

  • Ismailism was forced upon by the government.
  • Congregational prayers in traditional muslim way was banned and Juma'at prayers were performed in the name of the Fatimid caliph.
  • They only allowed Ismailis to enter the holy city of Jerusalem.
  • In 928, they sacked Makkah, massacred its population and stole the Black Stone.
  • Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah (r. 996-1021)

Fatimid Egypt.

Legacy of the Fatimids

Masjid al-Hakim

Al-Azhar Mosque and University

Arts

  • The Fatimids conquered Egypt from the Ikhshidid Dynasty in 969.
  • They went beyond to conquer Syria, Hejaz and the three holy cities: Makkah, Madinah, and Jerusalem.
  • In 973, they built and established al-Qahirah (Cairo) which became the new capital of the caliphate and the political, cultural and religious centre of the state.

Glass works

Ceramic Arts

Fatimid Caliphate

Pottery

The Fatimids of Egypt

Fatimid Rise.

  • It was the forth Islamic caliphate was an Arab Shi'a dynasty that ruled from 909-1171.
  • It is considered one of the most interesting yet controversial empires in Islamic history.
  • The empire was said to have brought a new "golden age", while others say it was an intolerant extremist dynasty that oppressed Sunni Muslims.

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Abu Bakr Sanusi Umar

  • Abdullah al-Mahdi Billah declared himself caliph and the Mahdi (the Awaited One) in 909.
  • He his Ismaili beliefs and claimed to be an Ismaili Imam.
  • He claimed decent from the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) through his daughter Fatima (thus the name Fatimids).
  • He expanded the Fatimid territory and his own power by using the Berbers of North Africa as his armed force.
  • He established the first Fatimid capitalcalled Mahdia (909-948)

Fatimid Ismaili Origins.

  • The Shi'at Ali (the partisans of Ali).
  • Over time political difference became a religious one.
  • The descendants of Ali became known as Imams and were seen as political, religious and spiritual leaders.
  • Ismaili branch of Shi'a Islam.

Ayyubids (1171)

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