T h e B l a c k S t o n e 17 Place: The Caliphate Headquarters, Residence of Caliph al-Muqtadir ibn al-Mu’tadid Setting: A grand hall with luxurious furniture A voice calling from outside accompanied with drum sounds. Caller: O, people of Baghdad! Let it be known to all, present or absent, that on this day the 20th of Rabi’al-Awwal 296 AH, that Abullah ibn al-Mu‘taz is now your Caliph. O, people of Baghdad! Let it be known to all, present or absent, that the Chiefs, Judges and dignitaries have all given bai’ah[1] to Caliph 1- Bai’ah is a pledge of allegiance, loyalty and acceptance as Caliph.
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