Who did Ibn al-Zubayr call for a consultative assembly to elect as caliph?
Himself
Abbasid
Hasan
Husayn
Answer
Himself. He believed that he was the rightful successor to the caliphate and sought to legitimize his rule through an assembly of Muslim leaders. This assembly, known as the Shura, was convened in Mecca and included prominent figures from various tribes and factions. He hoped to gain their support and bolster his position as the caliph of the Muslim world.
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