The caliphs claimed to be direct descendants of Fatima. The were the first ruling family of the Islamic Empire after Muhammad’s death.
The Islamic Empire stretched all the way across North Africa to the , which was in modern day Spain.
The believe that caliphs must be directly related to Muhammad.
The ruled the Islamic Empire from 751 to 1258 CE.
The accept the first 3 leaders of the Islamic Empire.
The attempt to communicate directly with Allah by going into a trance-like state which can involve spinning in a circle.