Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The Tribe ‘Amila: By Way of a Definition 2. ‘Amila in the Pre-Islamic Period 3. The Role of ‘Amila During the Islamic Conquests 4. ‘Amila under the Umayyads 5. On ‘Amila, Jabal ‘Amila and Shi‘ism Epilogue

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By exploring the culture, literature, kinship structures and socio-political conditions of the tribe, this book highlights the ways in which alliances and divisions shifted and were used by caliphs of the period and offers insights into the Middle East at a pivotal point in its early and medieval history.

About the Author

Mohammad Rihan is Lecturer at the Lebanese University and the American University in Beirut. He holds a PhD in Islamic History and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Cambridge.

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