alHashimiyyah
alHashimiyyah refers to a political movement and ideology that emerged in the early Islamic period. It is primarily associated with the Abbasid Caliphate, which overthrew the Umayyad Caliphate in the mid-8th century CE. The name "alHashimiyyah" derives from Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, the great-grandfather of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
The supporters of alHashimiyyah claimed a hereditary right to rule based on their descent from Hashim, arguing
The movement gained significant traction among various groups dissatisfied with Umayyad rule, including non-Arab Muslims who
The successful Abbasid Revolution in 750 CE marked a pivotal moment in Islamic history, establishing a new