What was one of the main reasons many Muslims view Yazid I as a tyrant?
Because of his hereditary succession
Because of his conquests
Because of his taxes
Because of his lifestyle
Answer
The perception of Yazid I as a tyrant among many Muslims stems from his assumption of power through hereditary succession, deviating from the elective caliphate prevalent during early Islam. This method of succession was viewed as both illegitimate and a betrayal of the principles established by the Prophet Muhammad, leading to widespread discontent and the eventual rebellion of prominent figures such as Husayn ibn Ali.
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