Islamic Dynasties of the Arab East

State and Civilization During the Later Medieval Times

This volume contains indepth, comprehensive studies on five such islamic dynasties of great historical importance, namely the Fatimids, the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, the Rasulids and the Zaydis. It is hoped that this illuminating and scholarly work will not only cater to the needs of students and scholars of Arab-Islamic history and culture, but also serve as an authentic reference book on the subject.

1 166) and the Rifa'iyah attributed to Ahmad al-Rifa'i (d. ... His important books
are al-Talwihdt (The Remarks); Haydkil-ul-Nur (The Temples of Light); Maqamat-
ul-Sufiyah wa Ma 'ani Mustalahdtihim (Stages of the Sufis and Meanings of their ...