Abu Abdullah Al-Shi’i’s Efforts in Preparing For the Fatimid Rule

Abstract

Abu Abdullah Al-Shi’i is considered one of the most prominent men of the Fatimid state. He joined the Ismaili da’wa in southern Iraq, in addition to his direct contact with the efficient leadership of Ibn Hawshab, which had a positive impact on the personality of Abu Abdullah Al-Shi’i, who we find complied with Ibn Hawshab’s orders to accompany the Kutama pilgrims to Morocco and the increase in its activity among these, in addition to secrecy and secrecy, which was one of the basics of Abu Abdullah’s work, all this led to Abu Abdullah Al-Shi’i being the man of the stage in the establishment of the Fatimid state in Morocco.