...The Fatimid Caliphate or al-Fātimiyyūn (Arabic الفاطميون) was an Arab Shi'a dynasty that ruled over varying areas of the Maghreb, Egypt, Sicily, Malta and the Levant from 5 January 909 to 1171. The caliphate was ruled by the Fatimids, who established the Egyptian city of Cairo as their capital. The term Fatimite is sometimes used to refer to the citizens of this caliphate. The ruling elite of the state belonged to the Ismaili branch of Shi'ism. The leaders of the dynasty were also Shia Ismaili Imams, hence, they had a religious significance to Ismaili Muslims. They are also part of the chain of holders of the office of Caliph, as recognized by most Muslims. Therefore, this constitutes a rare period in history in which some form of the Shia Imamate and the Caliphate were united to any degree, excepting the Caliphate of Ali himself. It should be noted here, however, that these Ismaili Imams are not considered rightful Imams (nor seen to possess any other spiritual or religious significance) by the overwhelming majority of Shias (the Twelvers). Thus, most Shias would not consider the Fatimid period of rule as a unification of Caliphate and Imamate. Read full entry
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how did people convert to please PLEASE help!! I have
searched for about 2 hours and
I couldn't find any resources
on the internet that had what
I was looking for. Does anyone
know?? If you do, could you
please explain if there was
any specific process that one
had to go through to become a
shiite in the fatimid empire
period.
thanks!
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I don't think it matters whether they want to be Shiite Muslims or Sunni Muslims. They all convert the same way. The conversion process is quite simple actually. Here's how people can convert to Islam: http://islam.about.com/c/ht/00 /07/How_Convert_Islam096293337 2.htm You might want to post this in the Ramadan section in Religion and Spirituality. That's where all the Muslims hang out and you'll get more detailed answers. :) |
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Who knows a lot about the I have a couple of questions:
How did they conquer their
territory? (Try to be very
specific, giving specific
dates and events when
important things happen and
leaders that expanded the
empire).
Why do we remember this group?
(pretty much, what's its
legacy?)
It would be helpful if you
give me many specific url
website sources that are NOT
WIKIPEDIA!!!
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The Fatimids were zealous missionaries, and managed to spread the religion into Yemen and large parts of Egypt. By military means they managed to broaden their control over areas beyond the homeland of Tunisia, into large parts of North Africa, Sardinia and Sicily. Towards the end of the 10th century, the Fatimids made Egypt their centre, and managed even to extend control into the homelands of Islam, securing control over the holy cities of Mecca and Madina. Missionaries were also sent to India and Central Asia. 913: Military campaign against Egypt, but is defeated. 919: A second military campaign against Egypt, but this is also defeated. 925: A third campaign against Egypt, but without more success than the two previous ones. 920: A new Tunisian capital, Mahdia, is founded. 969: Fatimid troops conquer northern Egypt, and founding a new capital, Cairo, right north of the old, Fustat. 1057: A rebel general in Iraq converts to Isma'ili Shi'ism, and declares the suzerainty of the Fatimid caliph first over Mosul and, later, over Baghdad. 1059: The rebel general is defeated by Seljuq Turks. Second half 11th century: Feuds between racial groups in the Fatimid army weaken its force, bringing forth the collapse of the Egyptian government. 1073: General Badr al-Jamali seizes power, and takes control over the government. Although this brings stability to the state, he is not able to exercise power over Syria and the Arabian peninsula. 1094: Caliph al-Mustansir dies, and a struggle breaks out between supporters of the real heir and the caliph al-Musta'li, who had been appointed by vizier al-Afdal. Syria, Iraq, Persia and Central Asia break free from the control of Cairo together with many Ismai'ilis from Yemen. The leader of the Isma'ili mission in the Middle East, Hassan e-Sabbah, founds the Assassins in opposition to the regime of Cairo. 1130: The Isma'ilis of Yemen who still owed their allegiance to Cairo, break free, following the death of caliph al-Amir, and the succession of al-Hafiz. This Yemeni group claimed that al-Amir had left a son who had become the hidden imam. 1171: With the death of caliph al-Adid, the strong man of Egypt, Saladin effectively takes power, and abolishes the Cairene caliphate. The Fatimid dynasty is replaced by the Ayyubid. Found here: http://lexicorient.com/e.o/fat imids.htm |
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where does the Fatimid dynasty |
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North Africa from 909 till 1171AD. http://www.britannica.com/EBch ecked/topic/202580/Fatimid-dyn asty |
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