Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan

Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (646– 8 October 705) was the fifth Umayyad caliph, ruling from April 685 until his death. Quotes Spare me four things– and say after that what thou pleasest– do not lie to me for liars have no judgment, and do not answer me regarding what I don not ask thee for it is a distraction from what I do ask thee, and do not be extravagant in my praise for I know myself better then thou, and do not incite me against my subjects for verily clemency unto them is more needful for me. History of The Caliphs, p. 224 I have collected the Qur’an (jama’tul-Qur’ana). According to a hadith reported by as-Suyuti and others Mingana, “The Transmission of the Koran,” 102–103. Further Readings Al-Suyuti, History of The Caliphs, Translated by Major H. S. Jarrett, Calcutta (India), 1881. External links Iranian History/The Umayyads#Abd Al Malik Category:Muslims Category:Arabs Category:8th century deaths Category:Monarchs Category:7th century Arabs