マホメット物語III : その死後(文化編)

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The prophet of Islam died in 632 peacefully in his wife's room at Medina, and was immediately succeeded by his old friend Abu Bakr. Two years later, Umar, the most energetic organizer of the Muslims, came to the throne. The third caliph, Uthman by name, was assassinated by one of his fellow-believers. Then Ali, Muhammad's cousin, was elected as the fourth caliph, who was again killed by an extremist of his own sect. Whatever the personality of those caliphs may be, the Islamic community went on conquering eastern and western countries, admitting millions of non-Arab followers. Members of the reputable family of Quraish of Mecca founded the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties, who had a blood-tie with the prophet. In 1258 Mongol armies under the prince Hulagu captured Baghdad and abolished the historic institution of caliphate. In modern times Islam has two aspects; one is that the simplicity and clarity of the doctrines have been kept without much modification since the 7th century. The other aspect is how the Muslims should deal with the impact of the West. They are endeavoring in vain to find a solution of the problem.
大阪外国語大学の論文
1995-02-28