The Rise of Muawiyah

Author: Hussam Abdul Karim

This series is part of a larger work that examines a major issue in early Islamic history, covering the events of the Great Fitna (sedition) that spanned from the year 23 AH (the beginning of Caliph Othman's rule) to 41 AH (Muawiyah's seizure of power). It involves researching and delving into primary sources and original Islamic historical texts, comparing and analyzing accounts and narratives from various sources, and noting their differences or agreements. All of this is done in an attempt to reach historical truth, and the work does not hesitate to delve into sensitive areas of early Islamic history concerning the relationships between prominent companions and their stances during different stages of the Fitna, which led to the assassination of the Muslim Caliph by some of his Muslim subjects.