Lost Islamic History Part 2

By: Abdullah Saleh

 

          After the successful caliphs, the Muslims thought of establishing a Muslim state, which eventually they did, and it was ruled by a leader named Moawiah. Him and the previous caliph had problems between each other, but both of them were great inspirational leaders. A decision Moawiah made that would make him a controversial character and change the nature of Islamic government is that he appointed his son Yazid as his successor before his death.

          After many struggles the Muslims had, a former Byzantine official, Julian, appealed to the new Muslim expeditionary was under his care. Julian promised to a ferry Muslim expeditionary force across the strait of Spain to seek his revenge on the tyrant king. Also many other Muslim leaders traveled to other countries such as India; Many early Indians who converted to Islam to Buddhists and members of the lower cast.