The First Dynasty of Islam

Description

The First Dynasty of Islam: The Umayyad Caliphate 661-750
G.R. Hawting covers a comprehensive account about the history of the Umayyad Caliphate that was the first dynasty of Islam.
Key Features:
The book spans 661–750 CE, where it describes how the Umayyad caliphs came to power, their reign, and downfall.
Hawting is taking under view the political, social, and economic developments of the Umayyad era, including the expansion of the Islamic empire, the administrative and military systems, and the relationships between the ruling elite and the subject populations.
The author discusses the religious and cultural aspects of the period of the Umayyads, which is about the development of Islamic law, the appearance of sectarian movements, and the impact of Islam on the cultures of the conquered regions.
Themes:
The rise and fall of the Umayyad Caliphate
Expansion of the empire of Islam and its administration systems
The development of Islamic law and sectarian movements
The interaction of Islamic cultures with the cultures of the conquered
Impact:
The book provides a rich and subtle look at the Umayyad period, which is crucial to understanding early Islamic history.
Hawting’s work has been most praised for its meticulous scholarship and clear writing style along with its balanced approach toward the subject matter.
The book has established itself as a standard reference for students and scholars alike in the realm of Islamic history, and its insights continue to have an influence over the field