古阿拉伯大区 倭马亚王朝时期
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July 23,
645 AD～
November 11,
683 AD)
Yazīd ibn Mu‘āwiyati ibn Abī Sufyāni (Arabic: يزيد بن معاوية بن أبي سفيان (July 23, 645 - 683), commonly known as Yazid I, was the second Caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate and ruled for three years from 680 CE until his death in 683 CE. The period of Yazid's rule was a great disaster for the Muslims and his rule is still remembered by many, especially Shia Muslims. His period witnessed the tragedy of Kerbala, the Muslim forces suffered losses in North Africa, their supremacy at sea was lost. During this period, Muslims also saw the spoliation and profanation of the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah by the Syrian army. Yazid was the first hereditary caliph of Islam died at a young age of 38, he hardly ruled for three years. Many regard Yazid as a tyrant who did great disservice to the cause of Islam.