Islamic History Podcast

3-4: Muawiyyah And The Caliphate

03.27.2017 - By Islamic History PodcastPlay

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Muawiyyah and his administration have subdued the Muslim Empire. Most of Iraq has settled down and his detractors have fell silent. But Muawiyyah is concerned about the future. What’s going to happen when he’s gone?

The Caliph conspires with his governors to turn the Caliphate to a monarchy. Muawiyyah does not believe the old ways of choosing the next Caliph works. He believes it needs to become a family affair.

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