Front cover with Inner spread of History of the Umayyad Caliphs by As-Suyuti, TS Andersson. Tarikh al-Khulafa by Ta-Ha Publishers

Front cover of History of the Umayyad Caliphs by As-Suyuti, TS Andersson. Tarikh al-Khulafa by Ta-Ha Publishers

History of the Umayyad Caliphs

Tarikh al-Khulafa’

Jalal ad-Din as-Suyuti

Translated by Tobias Sahl Andersson

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What happened after the first four Caliphs? This fascinating, short book takes you into the heart of the Umayyad Dynasty. Discover the events, the leaders, and the challenges of the empire that changed the world, told through the reliable lens of Imam as-Suyuti.

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Why is it so hard to find a clear, unbiased account of the Umayyad period? Many people feel this era of history is too political or complicated to understand. Yet, the Umayyad dynasty (661–750 CE) laid the foundations for much of the Islamic world we see today.

History of the Umayyad Caliphs is the perfect follow-up to The History of the Khalifas Who Took The Right Way. This volume focuses on the transition from the early Caliphate to a sprawling empire. You will meet influential figures like Mu‘awiyah and the righteous ‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-Aziz, whose leadership restored the spirit of the first four Caliphs.

Translated by Dr Tobias Sahl Andersson, this book offers a fascinating look at the triumphs and trials of a dynasty that shaped history. It’s an essential read for anyone who wants to see how faith and politics intersected in the early days of the Ummah.
Why You Need This Book
Concise: A concise and clear overview of a century of history is captured in just over 100 pages.

Balanced: Imam as-Suyuti sifts through historical accounts to provide a balanced look at an often misunderstood period.

Inspiring: Discover the life of ‘Umar ibn ‘Abd al-‘Aziz, a leader who proved that justice and piety can thrive even in a massive empire.

Expert translation: Benefit from a translation that is both academically rigorous and easy for a general reader to enjoy.
Author Biography

Jalal ad-Din as-Suyuti (1445 – 1505) was an Egyptian polymath. He was a leading muhaddith, mufassir, jurist, legal theorist, theologian, grammarian, rhetorician, philologist, lexicographer and historian. He authored some 1000 books in virtually every Islamic science and is recognised as one of the most prolific authors of all Islamic literature.
Translator Biography

Tobias Sahl Andersson was born in Växjö, Sweden. He received his PhD in Islamic history at the University of Edinburgh for research concerning early Islamic historical writing, focusing on the Tarikh (‘Chronicle’) of the Basran historian and hadith scholar Khalifa ibn Khayyat (d. 240/854). Besides that, he works with various translations of classical Arabic works into English and Swedish.
This Book is Best For
Muslims: who want to discover more about the Umayyad dynasty from a primary source.

Individuals: who want to know how the story of Islam continued after the four Caliphs.

History enthusiasts: who want a balanced view of a much misunderstood era

Students of knowledge: who wish to study a masterful translation of as-Suyuti’s Tarikh al-Khulafa’.
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Endorsements & Recognition

The Muslim World Book Review

“In this simple and tidy book, Tobias Sahl Andersson provides a very useful and sympathetic elucidation of an ancient text that is much quoted and referenced but, strangely, not much examined.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to read History of the Khalifahs Who Took the Right Way before I read History of the Umayyad Caliphs?

While this is a perfect follow-up to the book on the first four Caliphs, it also stands perfectly well on its own as a history of the Umayyad period.

Is this book too academic for a beginner?

Not at all. While the author was one of Islam’s greatest scholars, this translation focuses on clear, everyday language. It’s designed to be read and understood by anyone, regardless of their prior knowledge.

Is this book too political?

The book recounts historical facts and biographies. It provides the context needed to understand the political shifts of the time without becoming a heavy political treatise.

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