Tayeb El-Hibri è uno studioso il cui lavoro approfondisce le complessità della storia islamica primitiva, concentrandosi sulle narrazioni e interpretazioni che hanno plasmato il Califfato Abbaside e i Califfi Rashidun. Il suo approccio accademico combina una rigorosa analisi storica con un esame di come storie e parabole abbiano influenzato il discorso politico. La ricerca di El-Hibri offre ai lettori una comprensione sfumata delle basi storiche e letterarie delle prime società islamiche.
A history of the Abbasid Caliphate from its foundation in 750 and golden age under Harun al-Rashid to the conquest of Baghdad by the Mongols in 1258, this study examines the Caliphate as an empire and an institution, and its imprint on the society and culture of classical Islamic civilization.
Tayeb El-Hibri draws on medieval Islamic chronicles to remap the origins of Islamic political and religious orthodoxy, offering an insightful critique of both early and contemporary Islam and the concerns of legitimacy shadowing various rulers. He also highlights the Islamic reinterpretation of biblical traditions.
This work offers a groundbreaking analysis that challenges established views on the reliability of sources from early Islamic history. By reevaluating historical narratives, it invites readers to reconsider long-held beliefs and engage in a deeper discourse about the origins and authenticity of Islamic texts. The book aims to stimulate critical thinking and debate among scholars and enthusiasts of Islamic history.