Raja'a Bin Haywa al- Kindi and his Role in Puplic Life in the Umayyad Era

Abstract

This research deals with the biography of Jerusalemite jurist, scholar
and worshiper Raja'a Bin Haywa Al- Kindi and his role in public life in the
Umayyah Era. He was born in Baisan city and settled in Jerusalem till his
death. He learned Jurisprudence and prophetic tradition (Hadith) by numbers
of companions and followers of the prophet till he became a famous Jurist
scholar and worshiper in Great Syria (Al- Sham Province) .
He taught many students Islamic Doctrine and Hadith in Great Syria,
Hijaz (Now part of Saudi Arabia) , Egypt and Iraq, and contributed effectively
in the political, administrative and military life during the Marwani Era.
He worked as a director of Bayt- al- Mal (Treasury) and Diwan Al- Rasael
(Communication) . He supervised the construction of the Dome of the Rock.
Al- Kindi also worked as a secretary to the Marwani Caliphs and supported
them to face the parties which questioned the legitimacy of their ruling as
Caliphs. He fought dissident groups and contributed in fighting the Romans.
Because of Al- Kindi services he won the respect of the rulers (Caliphs) ,
scientists and others.