Pronunciation: [ˈabe͡ɪsˌa͡ɪdz] (IPA) 
The word "Abbasides" is spelled with three syllables and the stress falls on the second syllable /æˈbæsaɪdz/. The first syllable "ab" is pronounced as "æb" with short "a" and "b" consonant. The second syllable "ba" is pronounced as "bæ" with short "a". The third syllable "sides" is pronounced as "saɪdz" with long "i" and "z" and "s" consonant. The Abbasids were a dynasty of caliphs who ruled the Islamic world from 750 to 1258.
The Abbasides were a Muslim dynasty that ruled over the Islamic Caliphate from 750 to 1258 CE. Founded by Abu al-Abbas, they succeeded the Umayyad Dynasty as the second caliphate of the Islamic Empire. The Abbasides established their capital in Baghdad, modern-day Iraq, and became known for their cultural, intellectual, and scientific achievements.
The Abbasides' reign is considered a golden age in Islamic civilization. They fostered an environment of learning and patronized scholars and philosophers. Prominent figures like Al-Kindi, Al-Farabi, and Ibn Sina flourished during this period, contributing immensely to various fields such as mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy. The House of Wisdom, a renowned center of scholarship, was established under their patronage.
As the Abbasides expanded their empire, they encountered challenges from rival factions, including regional governors who sought autonomy. These tensions, combined with external invasions, led to the gradual decline of the Abbasid dynasty. The empire eventually fragmented into smaller states, with the Abbasid caliphate losing political power but retaining religious authority.
The Abbasides' cultural and intellectual legacy had a profound influence on subsequent Islamic civilizations and helped preserve and transmit ancient wisdom to the Western world. Their contribution to science, literature, art, and architecture has left an indelible mark on Islamic history. Today, the Abbasides are remembered as one of the most significant and influential dynasties in the Islamic world.
The word "Abbasides" is derived from the name of the Abbasid Caliphate, which was the third caliphate to succeed the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The caliphate was established in 750 CE and lasted until 1258 CE. The term "Abbasid" is derived from the name of the clan "Banu Abbas" or "Al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib", which refers to the descendants of Abbas ibn Abdul-Muttalib, who was an uncle of Prophet Muhammad. The Abbasid Caliphate was founded by Abu al-Abbas as-Saffah, a member of the Banu Abbas clan, and the caliphs of this dynasty used the name "Abbasid" to represent their lineage.
