HUMA 1845 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: First Fitna, Khawarij, Muhajirun
Document Summary
Lecture 10 after muhammad: debates over succession. The rule of muhammad"s companions, the rashiddun ( rightlyguided capilhs ) and their contributions to the establishments of the islamic polity. Necessary to organize power to one of the companions. A lot of bedouin trides aligned with muhammad in his life. After he died, the ansar gathered and wanted to elect a leader of there own (umar) Groups started forming after the prophet died. They were all ready to select different leaders in the community. Communities consensus that is the most powerful and agreed upon. In the election of the leader, it has to be ratified by the community. Truth in loyalty and falsehood in treachery. Caliph (khalifa) deputy of the prophet/deputy of god (person) Caliphate (meaning the office of the caliph; the state) Rightly-guided caliphs (632-661) abu bakr (632-634) umar (634-644) uthman (644-656) ali (656-661) all companions of muhammad. Muaviya fatimids (910-1169) umayyads of spain (928-1081)
