The Founder of Yemen's Zaydi Imamate: al-Hadi's Legacy

In 897 CE, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad named al-Hadi ila'l-Haqq Yahya ibn al-Husayn arrived in the highlands of northern Yemen. His mission: to establish a Zaydi Shiite imamate that would resist the Sunni caliphates and local dynasties. This episode follows al-Hadi's journey from Medina to Saada, his alliance with the Bakil tribe, and his victory over the Yu'firid rulers. We explore the distinct Zaydi doctrine—a middle path between Sunni and Twelver Shiism—and how al-Hadi's legacy shaped Yemen's political identity for over a millennium. From the founding of the first Zaydi state to the Qasimid revival, this is the story of a revolution that still echoes in Yemen's modern conflicts. Featuring the ancient city of Saada, the role of tribal alliances, and the theological innovations that set the Zaydis apart.

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