History Of Abdul Malik Bin Marwan

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Abdul Malik bin Marwan served the fifth Caliph Umayyad dynasty at the age of 39 years. He became caliph on his father's will, Marwan bin Hakam. During the 21 years he was considered the caliphate to rule the mighty, dignified statesman capable of restoring the unity of the Muslims.

After completion of the appointment of allegiance in the mosque of Damascus in 65 AH, Caliph Abdul Malik bin Marwan climbed the pulpit and delivered a short speech but firm sejraah recorded. Among the contents of the speech was, "I'm not a caliph who likes to give up and weak, nor a caliph who like to confer, not also a licentious caliph. Who'll say this to the head, I will answer this with my sword. "

After he got off the podium, since then his authority felt by the entire audience. They listened to his words with respect and obedience.

Meanwhile, the position of Caliph Abdullah bin Zubair, located in the Hejaz region that includes Mecca and Medina, the more powerful. He managed to secure the territory of Iraq and Iran that had marred the flow of Shiite misleading. He put his brother, Mus'ab ibn Zubayr to become governor of the region. In the eyes of the public, Abdullah bin Zubair position stronger. The pilgrims coming from different directions, "forced" him berbaiat when they come to Makkah.

Caliph Abdul Malik could not let it. He was preparing everything to subdue the power of Abdullah bin Zubair.

Initiate the plan, Abdul Malik did not directly attack the center of power Abdullah bin Zubair at Mecca and Medina. Amount of moving troops to conquer the territory of Iraq, Iran, Khurasan and Bukhara, which is the source of funds Abdullah bin Zubair.

Mus'ab ibn Zubayr's death and the position taken by the governor Marwan bin Bashir, the brother of the Caliph Abdul Malik bin Marwan. Governor of age is still young. He was accompanied by a prominent adviser to the known history; Musa bin Nushair.

After seizing Iraq and the surrounding region, the Caliph Abdul Malik to deploy 3,000 troops under the command of Hajjaj bin Yusuf. Large forces that were off and finally arrived at Ta'if, about 120 kilometers from Makkah. Abdullah bin Zubair troops originally stationed in the north of Medina, were deployed to Taif.

The ensuing battle was in progress. Abdullah bin Zubair army in ruins. Abdullah bin Zubair fall pierced by a sword. Companions of the Prophet's son lives of the immigrants who first was born in Medina, to meet his Lord after about nine years of rule. He died on 73 Jamadi Early AH.

In the year 77 AH, Abdul Malik bin Marwan attacked the Romans to seize Asia Minor and Armenia. Pretty terrible battle occurred, causing 200 000 Muslims died. The Romans suffered a defeat more than that. But the Islamist forces overran Mashaisha under the command of Commander Abdullah bin Abdul Malik.

Simultaneously, the Caliph Abdul Malik bin Marwan also sent 40,000 troops riding into North Africa under the leadership of Hasan ibn Nu'man, assisted by troops from Egypt and Libya. Through the long struggle, finally able to defeat the forces of Roman troops and occupied the fortress of Carthage. Hasan ibn Nu'man also forces repulsed the attack barbarian tribes under the leadership of Queen Kahina in the region of Algeria. Queen Kahina subsequently sentenced to death.

In the year 81 AH, a fleet ready to depart from the port of Tunisia. The journey began. Area for the successful release. When the Muslim army was assembling victory after victory was, Abdul Malik bin Marwan died.

He inherited a lot of things in the history of the golden age of Islam. During his reign established the High Court to prosecute officials who deviate or arbitrary acts against the people. In addition, Abdul Malik also change the official language with Arabic countries that were using Persian or Roman. Abdul Malik also set up a factory building as weapons and warships in Tunisia. He also built the Masjid Umar or Qubbatush Shakra 'in Jerusalem and expand the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

In history, Abdul Malik, known as "Abdul Muluk" or father of the king or caliph. So called because their four children had become the Umayyad caliph in his place. They are Walid, Suleiman, Yazid, and Hisham. Abdul Malik bin Marwan died in the middle of Shawwal of 86 AH at the age of 60 years. He left the great work for the history of Islam.
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