The Rashidun (Umar)

Rashidun Caliphate
Map by Regalman
Leader	Umar
Start Bias	None
Religion	Islam Sunni (HR)
Geography & Social Data
Empire Name	Rashidun Caliphate
Demonym	Rashidun
Capital	Medina
Mod Support
Government	Caliphate
Culture	Islamic
Mercenaries	0
Religious Intolerance	0
Slavery	10
Civ IV Traits	Aggressive, Spiritual
Map Labels Language	Arabian
Civilopedia
Civilopedia	Here

The Rashidun Caliphate led by Umar are a custom civilization by TarcisioCM, with contributions from Urdnot and Regalman.

This mod requires Brave New World. It is a part of the Arabia Civilization Pack

Overview

Rashidun Caliphate

The Muslim Empire of the Caliphate - also known as the Islamic Empire or the Arab kingdom - came into existence after the Prophet Mohammed's death in 632 AD, created by Mohammed's disciples as a continuation of the political authority he established. During its long existence the Caliphate would grow to enormous size and power, dominating Spain, North Africa, the Middle East, Anatolia, the Balkans and Persia, ruling an empire that at least rivaled that of the Romans at the height of their power.

The first "caliph" (head of state) of this empire after Mohammed's death was Abu Bakr, who in turn was followed by three other "Rightly Guided Caliphs" in succession. After the death of the fourth, Ali ibn Abi Talib, in 661, a power struggle ensued between factions backing rival claimants, with the Umayyad family eventually emerging victorious. Argument about who was the legitimate caliph would rage for millennia and have had a significant effect upon Islamic and world history that continues to this day.

Umar

Umar was one of the most powerful and influential Muslim caliphs in history. He was a senior Sahabi of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, succeededing Abu Bakr as the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate on 23 August 634. He was an expert Islamic jurist known for his pious and just nature, which earned him the epithet Al-Farooq ("the one who distinguishes (between right and wrong)"). Under Umar, the caliphate expanded at an unprecedented rate, ruling the Sassanid Empire and more than two-thirds of the Byzantine Empire. His attacks against the Sassanid Empire resulted in the conquest of Persia in less than two years (642–644). Umar is revered in the Sunni tradition as a great ruler and paragon of Islamic virtues, and some hadiths identify him as the second greatest of the Sahaba after Abu Bakr.

Dawn of Man

Art by TarcisioCM

May the blessings of God be upon you, oh righteous Caliph Umar! Revered by the Sunni faithful as a paragon of Islamic virtues, under your wise leadership the Arabian Caliphate expanded at an unprecedented rate, completely conquering Sassanid Persia in less than two years and submitting two thirds of the Byzantine Empire to Islamic rule, including the rich provinces of Egypt and Syria, as well as the holy city of Jerusalem. A gifted orator and administrator, you are hailed as the architect of the Islamic Empire, a brilliant reformist and a humble man of the people, establishing the first Welfare State of the world and also saving Arabia from famine.

Righteous Umar, who distinguishes between right and wrong, the mantle of the Caliphate has once again fallen upon your shoulders. Can you lead your people back into the righteous path you follow? Can you build an empire that will stand the test of time?

Introduction: I am Umar ibn Al-Khattab, commander of the faithful and successor of the messenger of God. Do not tremble; I am merely a man.

Defeat: A wicked defiler such as yourself will never be worthy of the Caliphate. You are worthy solely of the punishment you will receive in life or after.

Unique Attributes

The Rashidun (Umar)
Art by TarcisioCM Righteously Guided Your Faith output is the starting Production threshold towards all land units. +5 Faith per Holy City.
Art by Firaxis Camel Archer (Knight) 18 Ranged Combat Strength Cannot make melee attacks -15%  Combat Strength (17 vs 20) Can move after attacking
Art by TarcisioCM Ansar (Missionary) Cannot spread religion When near cities, can expend charges to replenish the Movement and Health Points of nearby units

City List Medina Mecca Ta'if Ha'il Sana'a Muscat Badr Kufa Basra Al-Yamana Hofuf Buraidah Shibam Zabid Suhar Jabiyah Jedda Tabuk Al-Hirah Hajr Sakakah Al-Ula Rabigh Jubail Khatt Bareq Tayma Turaif Amman Ayla

Spy List Al-Muqawqis Abdullah Muawiyah Salman Hujr Aisha Sawda Fatima Hind Ramla

Music

Peace Theme	War Theme

Mod Support

Mod Support
Additional Achievements	Unknown
Civ IV Traits	Yes
Cultural Diversity	Yes
Enlightenment Era	No
Ethnic Units/R.E.D.	Yes
Events and Decisions	Yes
Historical Religions	No
Map Labels	Yes
Rise to Power	Yes
Unique Cultural Influence	No
YnAEMP	Yes

Events and Decisions

Build the Jama Masjids

The mosques were not mere places for offering prayers; these were community centers as well where the faithful gathered to discuss problems of social and cultural importance. During the caliphate of Umar as many as four thousand mosques were constructed extending from Persia in the east to Egypt in the west.

Requirements/Restrictions:

• Player must be Rashidun
• Must have founded a religion
• May only be enacted once

Costs:

• 250  Faith

Rewards:

• Constructing Shrine and Temples convert religious followers to your religion

Establish the House of Wealth

The Bayt al-mal was a financial institution responsible for the administration of taxes in the early Islamic Caliphates, serving as royal treasury for the caliphs and managing personal finances and government expenditures. Further, it administered distributions of zakat (Charity) revenues for public works.

Requirements/Restrictions:

• Player must be Rashidun
• Must be enacted before the beginning of the Renaissance Era
• May only be enacted once

Costs:

• 1000  Gold

Rewards:

• Purchasing in cities is 33% cheaper

Full Credits List

Steam Workshop
Latest Version:	v 2
Last Updated:	February 2017

• TarcisioCM, Urdnot_Scott, regalmanemperor: Authors