The caliphate of Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr

Etiquette and organization Dr. Mohammed Salem Al-Sulami Summary of the research Mentioned Ibn Kathir the news of Abdullah bin Al-Zubayr, his caliphate divided according to the annual arrangement, and prepared the arrangement for topics: his biography and caliphate, including his refusal to pledge allegiance to Yazid in the year 60 AH, then his first siege in Mecca, the burning of the Kaaba, his pledge of allegiance to the caliphate after Yazid's death in the year 64 AH, the vacancy of the caliphate position, his exercise of authority, appointing governors, rebuilding the Kaaba, and resisting the rebels. The events during his reign were diverse, and the conditions unstable. He was opposed by Marwan ibn al-Hakam, who took over Syria and Egypt, then the problems faced by Ibn Al-Zubayr in Iraq, the Khawarij, the Shi'a, and Al-Mukhtar ibn Abi Ubaid Al-Thaqafi. Then the conflict between him and Abdul Malik ibn Marwan, until the murder of the Iraqi commander Mus'ab ibn Al-Zubayr, then the invasion of Hejaz and the seizure of Medina, then the siege of Abdullah ibn Al-Zubayr by Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf, who used mangonels against the Kaaba and the Grand Mosque, until the matter ended with the killing of him, may Allah have mercy on him, in Mecca in the year 73 AH. And thus, his state fell, may Allah have mercy on him.