1. Al-Andalus
War and Society, 796–888
Published Online: 3 APR 2012
DOI: 10.1002/9781118273968.ch1
Copyright © 2012 Roger Collins
Book Title
Caliphs and Kings: Spain, 796-1031
Additional Information
How to Cite
Collins, R. (2012) Al-Andalus, in Caliphs and Kings: Spain, 796-1031, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781118273968.ch1
Publication History
- Published Online: 3 APR 2012
- Published Print: 6 APR 2012
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780631181842
Online ISBN: 9781118273968
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- al-Andalus, war and society, 796–888;
- pattern of historical writing, in resolving legal questions;
- limited manuscript survival;
- Codera, and al-Fakkūn's calligraphy;
- ninth century, “the golden age of conquest narratives”;
- holy war and order in Umayyad al-Andalus;
- “Islām” or submission, man submitting to God;
- defense of the Dar al-Islām, repression of threats to true belief;
- Jihād, or holy war against non-believers, a duty;
- political adherence to Umayyad ruler
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
The Annalists
Holy War and Order in Umayyad al-Andalus
The Administration
The Rulers: Al-Hakam I (796–822)
Abd al-Rahmān II (822–852)
Muhammad I (852–886) and Al-Mundhir (886–888)