Question

compare and contrast the two great Islamic dynasties: the Umayyad and the Abbasid.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

A major difference between the two dynasties lies in their attitude towards Muslims and non Muslims. ... Umayyad Muslims are referred to as Sunni Muslims while Abbasid Muslims are called the Shiites. • Abbasid had been content with inherited empire while Umayyad's were aggressive and espoused expansion militarily.

Answer 2

Answer:

Abbasid vs Umayyad Empire After the death of Prophet Muhammad, Islamic world was guided by Caliphs, the last of whom was Ali (Muhammad’s son in law). Ali’s death split the Muslim world into two with Husain forming and leading one group under the premise that only blood descendents of Ali (he was Ali’s son), […]

Abbasid vs Umayyad Empire After the death of Prophet Muhammad, Islamic world was guided by Caliphs, the last of whom was Ali (Muhammad’s son in law). Ali’s death split the Muslim world into two with Husain forming and leading one group under the premise that only blood descendents of Ali (he was Ali’s son), […]During the 600-1400 time period, Islam emerged in the Umayyad Dynasty and expanded greatly into the Abbasid Dynasty. While the Umayyad Empire and Abbasid Empire have some similarities, such as their faith in Islam, they have many differences, for instance the treatment of mawali and the positions