Abu Muslim

8th-century Persian revolutionary

Abu Muslim (c. 718 to 727 – 755 CE) was a Persian revolutionary and military commander who was a central figure in the Abbasid Revolution that brought down the Umayyad Caliphate and established the Abbasid Caliphate. Enslaved in Kufa during his youth, he came under the influence of Shi'ite activists associated with the Abbasid family when they secured his release and introduced him to anti-Umayyad doctrines. Recognized for his abilities and loyalty, he was tasked with leading Abbasid revolutionary activities in Khorasan and conferred the nom de guerre Abu Muslim.

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