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Which tribes were primarily present in Bahrain at the time of Islam?
Which tribes were primarily present in Bahrain at the time of Islam?
Who carried the message of Islam to the Prince of Bahrain?
Who carried the message of Islam to the Prince of Bahrain?
What was the governing title held by Ala Al-Hadrami in Bahrain?
What was the governing title held by Ala Al-Hadrami in Bahrain?
Who appointed Othman bin Abi al-Aas to govern Bahrain?
Who appointed Othman bin Abi al-Aas to govern Bahrain?
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Which caliph kept Ala Al-Hadrami in his position as governor?
Which caliph kept Ala Al-Hadrami in his position as governor?
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What significant action did Ala Al-Hadrami take without consulting Caliph Omar?
What significant action did Ala Al-Hadrami take without consulting Caliph Omar?
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Who was appointed governor of Bahrain after the assassination of Caliph Uthman?
Who was appointed governor of Bahrain after the assassination of Caliph Uthman?
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Which religion was NOT widespread in Bahrain before the arrival of Islam?
Which religion was NOT widespread in Bahrain before the arrival of Islam?
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What year did the history of the Umayyad state begin?
What year did the history of the Umayyad state begin?
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Which city served as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?
Which city served as the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?
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Why was Bahrain significant to the Umayyad state?
Why was Bahrain significant to the Umayyad state?
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Who were the Kharijites unable to gain support from in their early stages?
Who were the Kharijites unable to gain support from in their early stages?
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What internal conflict arose among the Kharijites in Bahrain?
What internal conflict arose among the Kharijites in Bahrain?
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Who was sent by Abdul Malik bin Marwan to eradicate the revolution in Bahrain?
Who was sent by Abdul Malik bin Marwan to eradicate the revolution in Bahrain?
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Which Kharijite leader was killed during the internal conflicts in Bahrain?
Which Kharijite leader was killed during the internal conflicts in Bahrain?
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What was the outcome of Abdul Malik bin Marwan's campaign against Abu Fadik?
What was the outcome of Abdul Malik bin Marwan's campaign against Abu Fadik?
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Study Notes
Bahrain in the Islamic Era
- Before Islam, Arab society was divided into tribal units, kingdoms, and states; some under Persian and some under Roman control.
- Ongoing wars existed between the Persians and Romans, with the Arabian Peninsula serving as the main theater of military operations.
- In the 6th century AD, Persian and Roman ambitions focused on the Arabian Peninsula, which was divided into states, some ruled by Roman or Persian princes.
- During this period, Bahrain was under the rule of Manzarith, and within Persian influence.
- Bahrain's citizens at the time of Islam were Arabs from clans like Abdul Qais, Bakr bin Wael, and Bani Tamim, as well as some non-Arab tribes.
- Several pre-Islamic religions, such as paganism, Christianity, and Magianism, were prevalent in Bahrain.
Islam in Bahrain
- Bahrain was one of the first states to embrace Islam.
- Ala Al-Hadrami carried the message of Islam to Al-Munther Bin Sawa Al Tammimi, Prince of Bahrain, who accepted it. The Abdul Qais tribe sent two delegations to the Prophet.
- The first delegation was headed by Al-Mundhir bin Aaith bin Al-Harith (8H).
- The second delegation was headed by Jaroud Al Abdi (9H).
- Caliph Abu Bakr appointed Al-Hadrami as governor of Bahrain.
- Omar ibn al-Khattab prevented further independent actions by Al-Hadrami.
- Omar appointed Othman bin Abi al-Aas to govern Bahrain.
- Caliph Omar sent an army led by Ataba bin Ghazwan, defeating the Persians.
- Upon the death of Caliph Umar and the ascension of Uthman ibn Affan, Uthman al-Thaqafi was appointed governor of Bahrain.
- After the death of Caliph Uthman, Imam Ali appointed Umaru Bin Abu Salamah governor of Bahrain, and later isolated him, appointing Al Numan Ansari.
Umayyad State in Bahrain
- The Umayyad state emerged in 41 AH after the death of Imam Ali.
- Imam Hassan concluded a treaty with Mu'awiya Ibn Abi Sufyan; this led to the increased importance of Bahrain to the Umayyads due to its geographical position and economic significance.
Kharijites
- The Kharijites initially sought support in Kufa and Basra, but gained little support.
- Internal issues within Bahrain and other regions (Mecca and Iraq) enabled Najda bin Amer al-Hanafi to control Bahrain, which led to the killing of Najdah bin Amer.
- Under Abdul Malik bin Marwan, the Umayyads successfully killed Musab ibn al-Zubayr in Iraq, ending his rebellion.
- Abdul Malik bin Marwan sent an army that killed Abu Fadik, ending the Kharijite movement in Bahrain.
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Test your knowledge on Bahrain's history during the Islamic era, including its pre-Islamic roots and the early adoption of Islam. Explore the tribal dynamics and the impact of Persian and Roman influences on this key region in the Arabian Peninsula. This quiz covers significant events and figures shaping Bahrain's transformation during this pivotal time.
