al-Maʾmun
Abū al-ʿAbbās Abd Allāh ibn Hārūn al-Maʾmūn (; 14 September 786 – 9 August 833), better known by his regnal name '''al-Ma'mun''' (), was the seventh Abbasid caliph, who reigned from 813 until his death in 833. His leadership was marked by the power and prosperity of the Abbasid Caliphate, al-Ma'mun promoted the Graeco-Arabic translation movement, the flowering of learning and the sciences in Baghdad, and the publishing of al-Khwarizmi's book now known as "Algebra", making him one of the most important caliphs in the Islamic Golden Age. He is also known as a proponent of the rational Islamic th
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Al-Ma'mun was the seventh Abbasid caliph who ruled from 813 to 833 and presided over a period of great power and prosperity for the Islamic empire. He is historically significant for promoting the translation of Greek works into Arabic, advancing scientific and mathematical learning in Baghdad, and supporting the publication of foundational works like al-Khwarizmi's algebra text, making him a key figure of the Islamic Golden Age.
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- Born
- 0786-09-13
- Died
- 0833-08-09
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- Birth and education
- Appointment as successor and Governor of Khurasan
- Abbasid civil war
- Internal strife
- Sahl ibn Salama al-Ansari
- Imam al-Rida
- After arrival in Baghdad
- Wars with Byzantium
- al-Ma'mun's reign
- Scientific efforts
- Personal characteristics
- Family
- Death and legacy
- Religious beliefs
- References
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Abū al-ʿAbbās Abd Allāh ibn Hārūn al-Maʾmūn (; 14 September 786 – 9 August 833), better known by his regnal name '''al-Ma'mun''' (), was the seventh Abbasid caliph, who reigned from 813 until his death in 833. His leadership was marked by the power and prosperity of the Abbasid Caliphate, al-Ma'mun promoted the Graeco-Arabic translation movement, the flowering of learning and the sciences in Baghdad, and the publishing of al-Khwarizmi's book now known as "Algebra", making him one of the most important caliphs in the Islamic Golden Age. He is also known as a proponent of the rational Islamic theology of Mu'tazilism.
Al-Ma'mun succeeded his half-brother al-Amin after a civil war, much of his reign was spent on peace campaigns. His strong support for Mu'tazilism led him to imprison a Sunni Imam, Ahmad ibn Hanbal in an event that became known as mihna. Al-Ma'mun's foreign policy was due to his decision to continue war and diplomatic relations with the Byzantine Empire, the tension between conflict or diplomacy varying during his military campaigns.