744 - Article Index

Article - Law Of Attraction: The Ultimate Guide To The Law Of Attraction
What is the Law of Attraction? Law of attraction has many different labels, "Success consciousness", "Law of Magnetism&...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 744: Encyclopedia - 744
744 - Events. February - Hildeprand succeeds Liutprand as king of the Lombards. 3 March - Abel becomes archbishop of Reims. October - ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Damascus: Encyclopedia - Damascus
Damascus (Arabic officially دمشق Dimashq, colloquially ash-Sham الشام) is the capital city of Syria. It is often referred to as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Berghouata: Encyclopedia - Berghouata
The Berghouata were a medieval Berber tribe of the Atlantic coast of Morocco, belonging to the Masmuda group of tribes. After allying wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caliph: Encyclopedia - Caliph
Islam History of Islam Oneness of God Profession of Faith Prayer • Fasting Pilgrimage • Charity Muhammad Ali • Abu Bakr Companions...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colchis: Encyclopedia - Colchis
In ancient geography, Colchis (sometimes spelled also as Kolchis) (Greek: Κολχίς, kŏl´kĬs; Georgian: კოლხეთი, Kolk...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia - Qur'an
Islam History of Islam Oneness of God Profession of Faith Prayer • Fasting Pilgrimage • Charity Muhammad Ali • Abu Bakr Companions...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yazid Iii: Encyclopedia - Yazid Iii
Yazid ibn Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik or Yazid III (701 - 744) (Arabic: يزيد ابن الوليد ابن عبد الملك) was an Umayy...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Barbarian Kings Of Italy: Encyclopedia - List Of Barbarian Kings Of Italy
The following is a list of barbarian kings of Italy. The term "barbarian" is more applicable to the Lombards than it is to Odoacer and to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 750: Encyclopedia - 750
750 - Events. Last Umayyad caliph Marwan II (744-750) overthrown by first Abbasid caliph, Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah The first Buddhist Pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 743: Encyclopedia - 743
743 - Events. Umayyad caliph Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik (724–743) succeeded by al-Walid II ibn Abd al-Malik (743–744). Childeric III ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - April 16: Encyclopedia - April 16
April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). There are 259 days remaining. April 16 - Events. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Al-walid Ii: Encyclopedia - Al-walid Ii
Walid ibn Yazid or Walid II (d. April 16, 744) (Arabic: الوليد بن يزيد) was an Umayyad caliph who ruled from 743 until 744. H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Milan: Encyclopedia - Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Milan
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milan is a particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in Italy. It is led by the Archbishop of Mila...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - Origin And Development Of The Qur'an
This is a topic of some controversy, since Islamic scholars proceed with the assumption that the Qur'an is a divine and uncorrupted text,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fulda: Encyclopedia Ii - Fulda - History
Fulda - Early Middle Ages. The Benedictine monastery of Fulda (in what is now Hessen, Germany), was founded in 744 by Saint Sturm, a di...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Makuria: Encyclopedia Ii - Makuria - History
Makuria - Origins. The origins of Makuria are uncertain. Ptolemy mentions a Nubian people known as the Makkourae, who might be ancestor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colchis: Encyclopedia Ii - Colchis - History
Colchis - Earliest times. The area was home to the well-developed bronze culture known as the Colchian culture, related to the neighbou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Soissons: Encyclopedia Ii - Soissons - History
Its Latin name was Noviodunum; from 457 to 486, under Aegidius and his son Syagrius, Noviodunum was the capital of the "Kingdom of Soisso...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caliph: Encyclopedia Ii - Caliph - Origins Of The Caliphate
Most academic scholars agree that Muhammad had not explicitly established how the Muslim community was to be governed after his death. Tw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Du Fu: Encyclopedia Ii - Du Fu - Life
Traditionally, Chinese literary criticism has placed great emphasis on knowledge of the life of the author when interpreting a work, a pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lombards: Encyclopedia Ii - Lombards - History
Lombards - Origins and conquest of Italy. Their own traditions (preserved in the Origo Gentis Langobardorum) describe how they were for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rulers Of Damascus: Encyclopedia Ii - Rulers Of Damascus - Ummayad Dynasty
Rulers of Damascus - Ummayad emirs. Khalid ibn al-Walid (635-636) Abu Ubaid (636-637) Amr ibn al-Aas (637-640) Yazid ibn Abu Sufyan (6...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - Origin And Development Of The Qur'an
This is a topic of some controversy, since Islamic scholars proceed with the assumption that the Qur'an is a divine and uncorrupted text,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Turkic States And Empires: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Turkic States And Empires - Historical Kingdoms And Empires
The following listed kingdoms and empires were at some time ruled by Turkic kings/khans/shahs or other dynasties. Mentioning of any parti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Li Bai: Encyclopedia Ii - Li Bai - Biography
Li Bai was the son of a rich merchant; his birthplace is uncertain, but one candidate is Suiye in Central Asia (near modern day Tokmak, K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Damascus: Encyclopedia Ii - Damascus - History
Damascus - Ancient. Excavations at Tell Ramad on the outskirts of the city have demonstrated that Damascus has been inhabited as early ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caliph: Encyclopedia Ii - Caliph - Origins Of The Caliphate
Most academic scholars agree that Muhammad had not explicitly established how the Muslim community was to be governed after his death. Tw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lombards: Encyclopedia Ii - Lombards - History
Lombards - Origins and conquest of Italy. Their own traditions (preserved in the Origo Gentis Langobardorum) describe how they were for...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Topic Pages Ii - 10
This is a sitemap for popular topic pages at Global Oneness. Click on a link and you will find multiple articles related to the topic: ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - The Qur'an For Reading And Recitation
In addition to and largely independent of the division into surahs, there are various ways of dividing the Qur'an into parts of approxima...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - Writing And Printing The Qur'an
Most Muslims today use printed versions of the Qur'an. There are many editions, large and small, elaborate or plain, expensive or cheap [...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - The Qur'an And Islamic Culture
Before touching a copy of the Qur'an, or mushaf, a Muslim performs wudu (ablution or a ritual cleansing with water). This is based on tra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - Qur'an Recitation
The very word Qur'an is usually translated as "recital," indicating that it cannot exist as a mere text. It has always been transmitted o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caliph: Encyclopedia Ii - Caliph - Revival Of The Caliphate
Once the subject of intense conflict and rivalry amongst Muslim rulers, the caliphate has lay dormant and largely unclaimed for much of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lombards: Encyclopedia Ii - Lombards - Sources
Much of our knowledge of the mythological and semi-mythological early history of the Lombard people comes from Paul the Deacon's History ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - Stylistic Attributes
The Qur'an contains narrative, exhortation, and legal prescription. The suras frequently combine all these modes, not always in ways that...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lombards: Encyclopedia Ii - Lombards - Historic Kings Of The Lombards
Lombards - Lething Dynasty. Tato (???) Lombards - Another Dynasty. Wacho (died 539) Waltari (539 - 546) Lombards - Gausian Dynas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lombards: Encyclopedia Ii - Lombards - Historic Kings Of The Lombards
Lombards - Lething Dynasty. Tato (???) Lombards - Another Dynasty. Wacho (died 539) Waltari (539 - 546) Lombards - Gausian Dynas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - 'created' Vs. 'uncreated' Qur'an
The most widespread varieties of Muslim theology consider the Qur'an to be eternal and uncreated. Given that Muslims believe that Biblica...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - Interpretation Of The Qur'an
The Qur'an has sparked a huge body of commentary and explication. As discussed earlier, later Muslims did not always understand the Qur'a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caliph: Encyclopedia Ii - Caliph - Dynasties
The more important dynasties include: The Umayyad dynasty in Damascus (661-750), followed by: The Abbasid dynasty in Baghdad (750-1258),...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caliph: Encyclopedia Ii - Caliph - Revival Of The Caliphate
Once the subject of intense conflict and rivalry amongst Muslim rulers, the caliphate has lain dormant and largely unclaimed for much of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caliph: Encyclopedia Ii - Caliph - How The Caliphate Came To An End
See the article Demise of the Ottoman Caliphate. On March 3, 1924, the first President of the Turkish Republic, Kemal Atatürk, constitut...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caliph: Encyclopedia Ii - Caliph - Lists Of Caliphal Dynasties And Seats
Years according to the Christian era (all AD) Caliph - The Rashidun Righteously Guided. Accepted by Sunni Muslims and international cons...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - The Language Of The Qur'an
The Qur'an was one of the first texts written in Arabic. It is written in an early form of classical Arabic termed in English as “Quran...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - The Temporal Order Of Qur'anic Verses
Belief in the Qur'an's direct, uncorrupted divine origin is considered fundamental to Islam by most Muslims. This of course entails belie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - The Beginnings Of The Suras
Every chapter but one is preceded by the words Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim (listen). This is most frequently translated "In the Name of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - Stylistic Attributes
The Qur'an mixes narrative, exhortation, and legal prescription. The suras frequently combine all these modes, not always in ways that se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caliph: Encyclopedia Ii - Caliph - The History Of The Caliphate
Abu Bakr nominated Umar as his successor on his deathbed, and the Muslim community submitted to his choice. Uthman was elected by a counc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Li Bai: Encyclopedia Ii - Li Bai - Poetry
Over a thousand poems are attributed to him, but the authenticity of many of these is uncertain. He is best known for his yue fu poems, w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - Writing And Printing The Qur'an
Most Muslims today use printed versions of the Qur'an. There are many editions, large and small, elaborate or plain, expensive or cheap [...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caliph: Encyclopedia Ii - Caliph - How The Caliphate Came To An End
See the article Demise of the Ottoman Caliphate. On March 3, 1924, the first President of the Turkish Republic, Kemal Atatürk, constitut...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caliph: Encyclopedia Ii - Caliph - The History Of The Caliphate
Abu Bakr nominated Umar as his successor on his deathbed, and the Muslim community submitted to his choice. Uthman was elected by a counc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - The Qur'an And Islamic Culture
Before touching a copy of the Qur'an, or mushaf, a Muslim performs wudu (ablution or a ritual cleansing with water). This is based on tra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - Qur'an Recitation
The very word Qur'an is usually translated as "recital," indicating that it cannot exist as a mere text. It has always been transmitted o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - Stylistic Attributes
The Qur'an mixes narrative, exhortation, and legal prescription. The suras frequently combine all these modes, not always in ways that se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - The Language Of The Qur'an
The Qur'an was one of the first texts written in Arabic. It is written in an early form of classical Arabic termed in English as “Quran...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - The Qur'an For Reading And Recitation
In addition to and largely independent of the division into suras, there are various ways of dividing the Qur'an into parts of approximat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - The Beginnings Of The Suras
Every chapter but one is preceded by the words Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim (listen). This is most frequently translated "In the Name of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - The Temporal Order Of Quranic Verses
Belief in the Qur'an's direct, uncorrupted divine origin is considered fundamental to Islam by most Muslims. This of course entails belie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - 'created' Vs. 'uncreated' Qur'an
The most widespread varieties of Muslim theology consider the Qur'an to be eternal and uncreated. Given that Muslims believe that Biblica...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qur'an: Encyclopedia Ii - Qur'an - Interpretation Of The Qur'an
The Qur'an has sparked a huge body of commentary and explication. As discussed earlier, later Muslims did not always understand the Qur'a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caliph: Encyclopedia Ii - Caliph - Reasons For The Fall And Continuing Dormancy Of The Caliphate
Once the subject of intense conflict and rivalry amongst Muslim rulers, the caliphate has lay dormant and largely unclaimed for much of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caliph: Encyclopedia Ii - Caliph - Dynasties
The more important dynasties include: The Umayyad dynasty in Damascus (661-750), followed by: The Abbasid dynasty in Baghdad (750-1258),...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Turkic States And Empires: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Turkic States And Empires - Modern Turkic Countries
List of Turkic states and empires - Autonomous Turkic republics in the Russian Federation. Altai Republic Bashkortostan Chuvashia Khak...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lombards: Encyclopedia Ii - Lombards - Historic Kings Of The Lombards
Lombards - Lething Dynasty. Tato (???) Lombards - Another Dynasty. Wacho (died 539) Waltari (539 - 546) Lombards - Gausian Dynas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lombards: Encyclopedia Ii - Lombards - Sources
Much of our knowledge of the mythological and semi-mythological early history of the Lombard people comes from Paul the Deacon's History ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Makuria: Encyclopedia Ii - Makuria - Sources
Makuria is by far the best-known kingdom of Christian Nubia, but there are still many gaps in our knowledge. The most important source fo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Makuria: Encyclopedia Ii - Makuria - Economy
The main economic activity in Makuria was agriculture, with farmers growing several crops a year of barley, millet, and dates. The method...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Makuria: Encyclopedia Ii - Makuria - Religion
One of the most debated issues among scholars is over the religion of Makuria. Up to the fifth century the old faith of Meroe seems to ha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Makuria: Encyclopedia Ii - Makuria - Government
Makuria was a monarchy ruled by a king based in Dongola. The king was also considered a priest and could perform mass. [18] How successio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Du Fu: Encyclopedia Ii - Du Fu - Translation
There have been a number of notable translations of Du Fu’s work into English. The translators have each had to contend with the same p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Du Fu: Encyclopedia Ii - Du Fu - Influence
In his lifetime, and immediately following his death, Du Fu was not greatly appreciated. In part this can be attributed to his stylistic ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colchis: Encyclopedia Ii - Colchis - Rulers
Little is known of the rulers of Colchis; Aeetes celebrated in Greek legends as a powerful king of Colchis is thought by some historians...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colchis: Encyclopedia Ii - Colchis - Geography And Toponyms
According to most classic authors, a district which was bounded on the southwest by Pontus, on the west by the Pontus Euxinus as far as t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caliph: Encyclopedia Ii - Caliph - Lists Of Caliphal Dynasties And Seats
Years according to the Christian era (all AD) Caliph - The Rashidun Righteously Guided. Accepted by Sunni Muslims and international cons...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colchis: Encyclopedia Ii - Colchis - Colchis In Greek Mythology
According to the Greek mythology, Colchis was a fabulously wealthy land situated on the mysterious periphery of the heroic world. Here in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Damascus: Encyclopedia Ii - Damascus - Geography
Damascus lies about 80 km inland from the Mediterranean Sea, sheltered by the Anti-Lebanon Mountains. It lies on a plateau 680 meters abo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Du Fu: Encyclopedia Ii - Du Fu - Works
Criticism of Du Fu's works has focused on his strong sense of history, his moral engagement, and his technical excellence. Du Fu - Histo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Damascus: Encyclopedia Ii - Damascus - Historical Sites
Damascus has a wealth of historical sites dating back to many different periods of the city's history. Since the city has been built up w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Makuria: Encyclopedia Ii - Makuria - Culture
Christian Nubia was long considered something of a backwater, mainly because its graves were small and lacking the grave goods of previou...   » Read the article