The Dog-Killing Caliph of Cairo | Animated History of Egypt
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al-Hakim bi Amr Allah: Caliph of the Fatimid Caliphate, killer of dogs, lover of stars, and all-around weird guy. Let's take a closer look shall we?
Big thanks to Sir Flemeington from Discord for the video idea!
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Some additional context I couldn't fit in the video:
- al-Hakim's mother was most likely a Greek slave. This is heavily disputed by the Ismaili Shia and Druze though, who claim that she was an Arab princess.
- It is entirely possible that al-Hakim destroyed churches not because he personally hated Christians, but because he viewed it as an easy thing to do for political clout. People were wary about his relationship with Christians, so he could gain popularity by at least superficially appearing to persecute them.
- Another possible reason for his destruction of churches is that he may have simply been relocating them. In order to prevent religious violence, al-Hakim physically separated the Muslims and non-Muslims in Cairo and he may have just destroyed the churches that were in the "Muslim section" of the city so that he could move them to the "Christian section." This doesn't explain why he destroyed the church of the Holy Sepulture though.
- Contemporary sources written by Jews appear to express admiration for him.
- Although he passed a bunch of wacky laws against women, he freed all of his female slaves and was apparently kind to his wife.
- It is heavily theorized that his sister arranged for his murder, but his body was never found, so we're just not sure.
Sources:
Assaad, Sadek Ismail. “The Reign of Al-Hakim Bi Amr Allah: A Political Study.” University of London, Proquest, 2017, pp. 26-157.
Bulliet, Richard, et al. The Princeton Encyclopedia of Islamic Political Thought. Course Book ed. Princeton University Press, 2012, pp 5-6.
Firro, Kais M. “The Druze Faith: Origin, Development and Interpretation.” Arabica, vol. 58, no. 1/2, 2011, pp. 76-99. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/41330761. Accessed 30 Aug. 2020
Haider, Najam. “On Lunatics and Loving Sons: A Textual Study of the Mamlūk Treatment of Al-Hākim.” Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, vol. 18, no. 2, 2008, pp. 109-139. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/27755927. Accessed 1 Sept. 2020.
Kennedy, H. (2016). The Prophet and the Age of the Caliphates. London: Routledge, doi-org.grinnell.idm.oclc.org...
Meddeb, Abdelwahab and Benjamin Stora. A History of Jewish-Muslim Relations: From the Origins to the Present Day. Course Book ed. Princeton University Press, 2013, pp. 33-34
Pruitt, Jennifer. “Method in Madness: Recontextualizing The Destruction of Churches in the Fatimid Era.” Muqarnas, vol. 30, 2013, pp. 119-139. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/42751918. Accessed 28 Aug. 2020.
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3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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How pathetic you have to be to annoy a kid and be killed by him.
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Just imagine getting merked by a middle schooler.
@ajithsidhu7183
3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
*William the bastard who been dodging assassinations and revolts since he was a kid* SERPENTINE
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3 жыл бұрын
Ever played COD?
@nascarfast48
3 жыл бұрын
@@HistoryHouseProductions that kid in pumped up thinking about doing that: :)
I like how you chose dog-killing as the name of this video, as if it was the worst thing he did! Haha
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Lets be real, who's more important: Christians or good boys?
@GADouglasMacarthur
3 жыл бұрын
Not the heckin pupperinos nooooo
@HenryElfin
3 жыл бұрын
Well it kinda is lol
@hioyua650
3 жыл бұрын
It isnt? I think your racist towards the good boys.
@johnkilmartin5101
3 жыл бұрын
Sort of shorthand for serial killer. Or if you are Irish a super hero😞!
"Al Hakim was never seen again" "1000 years passed and my brother and I discovered the new dog-killing caliph..."
@franciscolomeli8931
3 жыл бұрын
"Even though he was just a mentally disturbed 15 year old boy I believe Al Hakim can save the world "
@theworldoverheavan560
3 жыл бұрын
avatar refeference?
@rageraptor7127
3 жыл бұрын
Francisco Lomeli lol 😂
@RIFLQ
3 жыл бұрын
"But it all changed when the Sisi nation attacked"
"Rides his donkey, makes it illegal to bow to him and eats simple meals." Oh what a nice humble guy "He killed all the dogs in Cairo, because the barking annoyed him." Ehm. Ok ?
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a plot twist for sure
@RIFLQ
3 жыл бұрын
Are you implying that's a good thing?
@sreebuszeebus1343
2 жыл бұрын
It’s obvious that this means that these are 2 different sources and obviously biased or flat out lies
I swear, every time you hear about some crazy guy in history there is always someone crazier to top them.
Egyptians on Cats: *We could make a Religion out of this* Egyptians on Dogs: *_Rip 'n Tear_*
@publiopaolacci495
3 жыл бұрын
Those are different egyptians tho😂
@ChromeMan04
3 жыл бұрын
Publio Paolacci nah same DNA studies prove it
@egyptianboi305
3 жыл бұрын
@@publiopaolacci495 Shut up you dumb afrocentric I'm sick of people like you. It truly disturbs me that you still get likes you history stealer
@user-vo6ec7hk4u
3 жыл бұрын
Different times... Anyway as a muslim i know that it is not allowed to kill any soul without a purpose... And being anoyed it absoullutly not an excuse
@publiopaolacci495
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely not God the fuck you talking about😂😂😂. I’m saying the original coptic population is not the same as the modern egyptian one. Dude, you assumed everything on your own get some heip
You can pay me a dollar and I will pronounce whose Arabic names for you.
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3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard
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3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
@@brazgazz nah he can pay me $1.01
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3 жыл бұрын
You can pay me 0.001B$
@RIFLQ
3 жыл бұрын
Are you implying that Arab nations are in a recession?
Drowns and starves women: ok Kills puppy's: oh my God u monster u evil evil man
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Gotta go for the clickbait title, what can I say
@andersoncooper9577
3 жыл бұрын
@Adolf Hitler Dogs have more children than humans do you idiot
@andersoncooper9577
3 жыл бұрын
@Silicone Julie people (including vets) always refer to puppies as children so keep your mouth shut.
Even tho he was bad he was at least not a SIMP
@comradekenobi6908
3 жыл бұрын
He's the one and only DIO the rockstar
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
True
Plot twist: Al kahim was killed by John wick who traveled back in time
It’s surprising how little middle eastern stories are told, yet how fascinating they are.
Last time I was the early No one expects the Spanish Inquisition
@mahirmahir7097
3 жыл бұрын
Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition. Also seriously most people don't know that Spanish did that and that they also had colonies all over the world.
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
They had us in the first half, not gonna lie
@J0hnHenrySNEEDen
3 жыл бұрын
DUDE uncool....
Hakim ain’t no simp
@Julio-it1pl
3 жыл бұрын
Hakimp
We don’t deserve this much content but much appreciated.
@levimccarthy1259
3 жыл бұрын
What you mean boii
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Thank you! You do deserve it!
9:50 You mean Druzes an Ethnoreligious group in the Levant, not Druids a member of the high-ranking class in ancient Celtic cultures, I was confuse for a second
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the Druze. They do kinda sound alike though.
Barbers not equal to Berbers?! Not cool!
@comradekenobi6908
3 жыл бұрын
Berber Barber?
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Barbers get no respect
@pyeitme508
3 жыл бұрын
@@HistoryHouseProductions oh come on!
@a.h.s.3006
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, uncool
@bakouchberber2530
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao
Imagine hitler or Stalin meeting this guy. No really take a minute to think what happen.
@commissarblyt.8073
3 жыл бұрын
@black Horn Gundam extreme laws, weird, and all so racist to other groups and not equally.
@a.h.s.3006
3 жыл бұрын
Hitler: Herr Abdel Hakim, I a big fan of your work Stalin: I agree with Hitler, but you see, as much as I love you, I love me more, so sorry mister Hakim, I will have to send you to a Gulag Hitler: * Good, one less potential enemy to worry about, Stalin, you are next *
@apalahartisebuahnama7684
3 жыл бұрын
Hitler would put him in camp for killing dogs and Stalin would throw him to gulag for being Shia and being worshiped as God.
@Kinghassz
3 жыл бұрын
The Nova renaissance hahaha the Hitler part was funny
Love your stuff as always, can’t wait to watch this new one!
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
I like your new profile picture! Are you gonna start doing country balls?
@do2317
3 жыл бұрын
@@HistoryHouseProductions I thought it looked nice as a profile/banner but might not make it my video style
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
I think it looks nice as a banner and profile picture! It might just give people a different expectation of your content.
@do2317
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah good point may change up the banner a bit to my art style more, thanks for the feedback :)
Aladeen, but whoever he ordered to be executed actually died.
@achyuthansanal
3 жыл бұрын
Je see vous everywhere
@opperturk124
3 жыл бұрын
Everywhere i go, i see his comment. But wtf man do you comment on every english video on KZread or something?
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3 жыл бұрын
@@opperturk124 Napoleon successfully invading KZread comments again
In the words of oversimplified "child emperors = opportunity"
@artoruvidal2793
3 жыл бұрын
What opportunity
@michaelhowze8198
3 жыл бұрын
@@artoruvidal2793 Usurpation of power usally
-Dog killer -Headquarters in Cairo You thought it was the Caliph, BUT IT WAS I, DIO!
@YataTheFifteenth
3 жыл бұрын
Dio ibn Dario Brando "Al-Alam", the vampire Caliph of Egypt. Seems legit.
@_chew_
3 жыл бұрын
Lol you got me with "Al-Alam" 🤣
No one: Absolutely no one: Caliph: *kills dogs* China: *I n t e r e s t i n g*
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3 жыл бұрын
*-100 social credit*
@vj9086
3 жыл бұрын
China: food for everyone 💩
As a syrian who has some droz friends i tell you.... Yes there belief are realllllllly wierd
didn't expect much. I still watched and good job you earned my subscription :) I hope you keep doing KZread!
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad I exceeded your expectations lol
I love the comedy and outright sarcastic tone of each video
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it!
Of course their is a dog kill caliph because normal evil ain’t good enough
@averageperson8274
3 жыл бұрын
?
@comradekenobi6908
3 жыл бұрын
He's actually DIO
@CivilWarWeekByWeek
3 жыл бұрын
momo 12320 nothing but normal conquering and monarchies are evil
@CivilWarWeekByWeek
3 жыл бұрын
momo 12320 that doesn’t make it right
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3 жыл бұрын
@@trollgemomo3823 No problem, I should have worded it better.
Love this channel! Keep up the great content
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Whenever I feel a bit bad, I rewatch this video to entertain myself. Great video
Just make sure you don't touch john wicks dog. Don't wanna get assassinated by him. I honestly don't even wanna know what would happen if he found out about this.
al-Hakim out here rocking some sick plot armor. Always gets his way and his end only comes by disappearing like the avatar when the world needed him most.
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
“When the world needed him most” lol
Never murder dogs! Or else John Wick will hunt those who killed those dogs.
@danieljohnson2393
3 жыл бұрын
John Wick : ''travels back in time''
@ivanthegreat2.070
3 жыл бұрын
So that's how he dissappeared.
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
He should’ve made a cameo
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3 жыл бұрын
@@HistoryHouseProductions He SHOULD have...
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3 жыл бұрын
*always
This channel is gonna grow large Good job
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Actually at that time several historians report that his sister Set-Al-Mulk (fearing an open public rebellion or complete collabse of the barely holding Shii regime) had him killed in his meditation in Mt. Mukatam. Anyways Good and accurate fun video although arabic sources contain more shocking facts about this unique character.
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
I mentioned some more facts about him in the video description! Pretty Interesting guy for sure
@theculturedjinni
2 жыл бұрын
I actually think a lot of the stories about al-hakim are made up and that he was a pretty effective leader...kzread.info/dash/bejne/oXt51MuTosWumrA.html
To think I almost have the same date of birth “(except for the year of course) as this dog killer sorta intrigues and horrifies me
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Spooky omen
@a.h.tvideomapping4293
3 жыл бұрын
History House Productions I’m also Afraid of Dogs. What is this supposed to mean
@YataTheFifteenth
3 жыл бұрын
@@a.h.tvideomapping4293 Al-Hakim II.
@talknight2
3 жыл бұрын
You and about 22 million other people who have the same birthday 🙄
Pretty impressed by the fact you got xbox to sponsor you , your moving up in the world it seems
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This was the 1st video of yours I've seen & I really enjoyed it. Subbed & you got a viewer in me. 😊
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
This might be one of the funniest videos you have made yet.
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3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you think that!
Wow the production quality of the video has been better since I started watching your channel keep up the good work.
**Al-Hakim:** 'Kills all the dogs in Cairo' **John Wick:** (On the phone)"Hello I would like to make a dinner reservation for one please."
The worst thing this man did was not give the barbers a raise.
I so miss vids like this
Nice video dude!
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Last time I was this early nobody in the comments had said first
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Impossible
legend says al hakim will ride into cario on a donky holding his holy ak 47 reclaming his throne and saving the world with the holy ak 47
We muslims had some crazy leaders lol
@pavellyfish5
3 жыл бұрын
Ngl you're right
@alexandrub8786
3 жыл бұрын
Had?
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3 жыл бұрын
Kek
@notsoturtle5315
3 жыл бұрын
Not all Muslims are same u idiot
@nitroon8476
3 жыл бұрын
Welp, everyone does tbh
This... This amazing content is what I strive to live for!
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3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it!
Having the power at young age is really toxic. 😂
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
It’d be crazy to be king at like 12
Now please make a video titled "The Cat-Killing Caliph of Morocco "
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Was that a thing?
@RIFLQ
3 жыл бұрын
@@HistoryHouseProductions You know that one Moroccan king with slave bodyguards? Who killed cats and slave that tries to help him ride a horse?
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
What was his name?
@RIFLQ
3 жыл бұрын
@@HistoryHouseProductions I'll send you a link
@RIFLQ
3 жыл бұрын
kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJOo1pVvlci5kaQ.html
ive heard some crazy emperor stories in my time but god damn that dude was crazy
Connor great video you got a sponsor and your almost at 70k and can’t wait for the track at 100k love when you post
So we have a Muslim Caligula. Interesting.
Love ur vids dude
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
the legend is back
You should talk about the Angolan civil war. Pretty interesting subject.
I have nothing to look forward too in life anymore except history house productions. I go into hibernation every month until the next upload.
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha same
I'll never get over how nice the intro is.
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3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Your channels growing bro, mom would be proud ❤️
@leef8433
3 жыл бұрын
He was adopted and never knew his parents.
History House Productions, how about you make a video about the Christmas Truce?
he just learned the best lessons from his advisors. 10/10 chaos prophet
Dominates the whole nation *Leaves without giving clarification* Absolute *Chad*
This Chanel is very underappreciated The videos you make are amazing!
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3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I had no idea there was a person like this in Egypt. It must have been a strange time to live in.
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Probably would've been wacky
This guys guys shenanigans is full of meme potential.
There's really so much to cover about this guy but I applaud you for having the courage and insight to share this chapter in history. There's no way 10 minutes is enough. He didn't kill the dogs because he hated the barking.... The dogs were garbage scavengers, spread disease, are not good at killing rats, and actively killed cats that hunted the rats. Dogs do not belong in a desert urban environment. The ancient egyptians figured this out.
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I wasn't aware of that theory so thanks for bringing it to my attention! I have some additional context in the description of the video if you want some more nuance.
yaaaay another video
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3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate it!
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3 жыл бұрын
Possibly! Thank you!
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Please tell me the title of the closing song, it is really relax me..
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
“This is a Jazz Space”
Nice videos!!!
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3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
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3 жыл бұрын
@@HistoryHouseProductions I have an idea for the next video! Could you make yugoslav wars?
I don't know about you guys, but if I was a kid and I grew up with that kid's show, I would've turned out great.
6:27 this food was called mulukhiyah and he changed it's name to mulukiyah which meant kingly or for kings in arabic as only he was allowed to eat it
This is your first vídeo I have trouble finishing it. Damn...
So this is essentially: be careful who you call ugly in middleschool, in this case, the kid is this Caliph
Obviously the reason he was such a jerk is because his mom was named Stephanie. LOL!!!
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Makes sense to me
@a.h.tvideomapping4293
3 жыл бұрын
Ok I’m sold.
I like it when people in the comment section always refer the dude in his regnal title, if you call him Al Hakim that mean the Judge/the appointed/the wise one.
@hmmm3210
2 жыл бұрын
It's actually Al hākim which means ruler
~great stuff sub!~
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
This man was the first ever among us player
Congrats on 69k subs
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
Nice outro music
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's just from the KZread audio library
A minute in and I’m already laughing my ass off. I love these
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you like them!
I love your channel. I hope I wasn't poor enough to be not a patreon. So I'll just subject myself to watching ads. :)
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it!
Was the wandering off in the desert the inspiration for the Muad'dib wandering off into the desert and his eventual return?
Mr History House Productions, may I ask you what is the cherry, polka like music you sometimes use?
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
“Smoked Kielbasa Polka”
@georgewilson7432
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
Taking into the account how crazy he's story was, I wouldn't be surprised if at the end donkey ate him!
Now this guy was a true ck2 player
btw this guy is also called ''Nero of middle east''
Haha awesome way of historytelling
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
Javert must be a fan boy of his
You are a true gem
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3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Thanks
👍 good video
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3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Ok, but the dog thing is pretty relatable.
Keep it up mano
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3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
It's not a House productions vídeo without traumatizing a few kids.
@HistoryHouseProductions
3 жыл бұрын
What can I say
Did Al-Hakim's arson in Holy Sepulchre and his discrimination to Christians triggered the crusades?