Muawiya: Restorer of the Muslim Faith – Aisha Bewley | Biography of Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan

Muawiya: Restorer of the Muslim Faith – Aisha Bewley | Biography of Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan

Muawiya: Restorer of the Muslim Faith is a carefully written biography by Aisha Bewley that seeks to shed light on the life, leadership, and legacy of Muʿāwiyah ibn Abī Sufyān — a figure often misunderstood in Islamic history. Bewley examines how he ended the destructive civil strife following the death of the Prophet ﷺ, brought relative political stability, and founded the Umayyad dynasty, blending Islamic governance with pragmatic diplomacy.She presents him not merely as a ruler, but as a shrewd statesman whose reforms and vision allowed Islam to thrive within a changing social and political landscape.

Author Description 

Aisha Bewley is a respected translator, biographer, and scholar of Islamic history. Her works often strive to present accurate and balanced portrayals of early Muslim figures, combining solid scholarship with readability for modern audiences.

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• Aisha Bewley