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Monthly Archives: October 2016
Christian Account of The Life of Muhammad
This short chapter is an outside and heavily biased perspective on the life of the prophet Muhammad, by a Christian author. The text, which is translated, is considered to be one of the earliest Latin accounts of the life of … Continue reading
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An Uprising Against the Amir al-Hakam
Ch. 10: An Uprising Against the Amir al-Hakam I found this to be the most interesting of the three chapters that I read in Constable’s compilation book. It was written between 796 and 822 by Ibn al-Qutiyya, who was one … Continue reading
Declaration of an Andalusi Caliphate
Chapter 15 describes ‘Abd al-Rahman III’s besiegement of Bobastra in 928 and his assumption of the caliph title in the subsequent year. These assertions of territorial and religious dominance reflect evident political motivations–namely, to project the power and dominance of the Umayyad … Continue reading
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The Loss of Trust: The Edict of Explosion and Construction of Alhambra
The underlying significance of Nasrid architecture in the Alhambra and the Christian expulsion of the Jews from the Iberian Peninsula are two widely contrasted topics. One of the hand La Alhambra serves as a physical symbol of Muslim openness and … Continue reading
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Relating Constable to Vilchez
On Chapter 12: Christians in Cordoba This chapter is composed of two separate parts, and although written by the same author (Paul Alvarus) have somewhat contradictory themes. Part A describes the Christian youth such that they are notably well-versed in … Continue reading
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Marriage & Divorce in Muslim Granada (CH78)
Background Information The following documents show a marriage and divorce contract for ordinary people in Muslim Spain – very few everyday documents from Muslim Spain have survived. This is in large part because medieval Muslim society did not place heavy … Continue reading
Al Mansūr’s Raid on Santiago de Compostela (CH17)
Background Information This narrative showcases the life of Muhammad ibn Abi Amir, a powerful courtier who took the title of caliph from the previous caliph’s young son. He adopted the title of al-Mansūr meaning “the victorious” which complemented his military … Continue reading