Annals of the early Caliphate from the death of Mahomet to the Omeyyad and Abbaside dynasties A.H. XI-LXI (A.D. 632-680) from original sources

This volume picks up the story of Islam just after the Prophet’s passing, tracing the first four caliphates and the rise of the Umayyad house. Drawing on the annals of Tabari and later Arab historians, it follows the early community as it expands across Arabia and into neighboring lands. A detailed map accompanies the narrative, helping listeners picture the routes of early campaigns.

The author weaves together tribal politics, religious fervor, and the practical challenges that shaped the new faith’s rapid growth. By comparing multiple traditional sources, the work offers a balanced picture while remaining accessible to those new to the period. Listeners will come away with a clear sense of how the early Islamic state navigated its first decades, setting the stage for later centuries.