Annals of the early Caliphate from the death of Mahomet to the Omeyyad and Abbaside dynasties A.H. XI-LXI (A.D. 632-680) from original sources

"Annals of the Early Caliphate from the Death of Mahomet to the Omeyyad and Abbaside Dynasties" by William Muir is a chronicling of the tumultuous years immediately following the Prophet Muhammad's death; it focuses on the rise of the caliphs and the initial spread of Islam. The narrative plunges into the heart of Medina, where powerful figures like Abu Bekr and Omar grapple with dissent and the critical need for a unified leadership, ultimately resulting in Abu Bekr's election as the first caliph, who faces not only internal rebellions but also external pressures that threaten to unravel the nascent Islamic state, thus leading to military expeditions intended to secure Islam's future. It is a historical account of power struggles, religious conviction, and military campaigns that shaped the Islamic world.