Exploring the Fatimids, Founders of Cairo

Описание: The Fatimids, originating from the lineage of Prophet Muhammad through his son-in-law, Ali and daughter Fatima, reigned over a diverse religious and ethnic population for about 200 years, emerging from the vibrant 10th century world of the Mediterranean. At its height, the Fatimid Empire stretched across the length of the southern Mediterranean and down the Red Sea coast – what we know as Algeria today all the way to the Levant, and along the west coast of Arabia – and included the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, as well as Jerusalem, Damascus, and even Sicily. The authority of its Imam-Caliphs was recognised as far as present-day Iran, Central Asia, Yemen, and India.

Dr. Shainool Jiwa maps out their rise, the formation of their state, and their unique approach to governance, encapsulating a society that thrived on multiculturalism and intellectual pursuits.

[00:00:00] Welcome to Muslim Footprints
[00:00:43] The Fatimid Empire: Origins and Expansion
[00:02:21] The Rise of the Fatimids: From Persecution to Power
[00:04:33] The Dawa Movement: Laying the Foundations for a State
[00:07:18] The Fatimids in Africa: Establishing Authority and Influence
[00:09:32] The Golden Age of the Mediterranean: A Tapestry of Muslim Dynasties
[00:11:26] The Move to Egypt: Transforming the Fatimid Dynasty
[00:12:57] A Model of Multicultural Governance: The Fatimid Approach
[00:15:15] Statecraft and Society: The Fatimid Legacy of Inclusion
[00:20:35] The Fatimids and the Pursuit of Knowledge
[00:23:17] Festivities and Cultural Flourishing under the Fatimids
[00:34:49] The Fatimid Dynasty: Legacy and Decline

Join us as we traverse through time with Shainool, exploring the legacy of the Fatimids and their enduring influence on the Islamic world and beyond.

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