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History · Abbasid Dynasty Nizamiyyah Madrasa Founded — Institutionalizing Islamic Education
...stitutionalized Sunni learning and formed a bulwark against Ismaili Fatimid influence.
History · Abbasid Dynasty Al-Azhar Mosque-University Founded in Cairo
...Cairo was founded in 361 AH by the Fatimid dynasty — a Shia Ismaili dynasty that conquered Egypt and sought to spread their het...
History · Abbasid Dynasty Establishment of the Fatimid Caliphate
The Fatimid dynasty, an Ismaili Shia caliphate, was established in North Africa before conq...
History · Colonial Era Founding of the Muslim Brotherhood
Hassan al-Banna founded the Muslim Brotherhood in Ismailia, Egypt. It became the most influential Islamic movement of...