The positive relationship between military leaders and the Umayyad caliphs through experience and military skill

The positive relationship between military leaders and the Umayyad caliphs through experience and military skill

Section: Article
Issue
Vol. 5 No. 20.3 (2025): Volume 5 / Special Issue (Extracted Research Papers 1)
Pages
361-386

Keywords:

Positive relationship,Military leaders and caliphs

Abstract





The experience and military acumen in taking command is a form of scientific thinking and the ability to study and examine the potential outcomes of leaders' actions objectively, self-control, reliance on long-term planning, as well as short-term planning aimed at direct objectives. This helps to strengthen the power of any military institution, as competent leadership and experience are among the most important factors for achieving victory over enemies. Leadership occupies an important and prominent place in the field of military organization. Regardless of the conditions for victory, the competence of the leader is crucial to the success of the battle. It is the art of influencing men and directing them towards a specific goal, ensuring their loyalty, respect, obedience, and cooperation. These leaders have become the best support and strength in consolidating and strengthening the system of governance and administration, developing it in line with the state's needs. Therefore, the Umayyad Caliphs were keen to select competent leaders, and military experience and acumen played a significant role in improving the relationship with the Caliph. Among the early leaders who enjoyed military experience and acumen and had a prominent role in the Umayyad era are





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Authors

Shamia Shamil Tahseen Abdel Qader 1

University of Mosul / College of Education for Human Sciences / Department of History / Iraq - Mosul

Omar Amjad

University of Mosul / College of Education for Human Sciences / Department of History / Iraq - Mosul

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The positive relationship between military leaders and the Umayyad caliphs through experience and military skill: The positive relationship between military leaders and the Umayyad caliphs through experience and military skill. (2025). Journal of Education for the Humanities , 5(20.3), 361-386. https://doi.org/10.33899/z92kye50
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The positive relationship between military leaders and the Umayyad caliphs through experience and military skill: The positive relationship between military leaders and the Umayyad caliphs through experience and military skill. (2025). Journal of Education for the Humanities , 5(20.3), 361-386. https://doi.org/10.33899/z92kye50