THE last Abbasid Caliph Al-Musta’sim Billah was known for his love of money and maid servants, as well as his stinginess in matters over the state, the military, and the people. When a singer saw the ...
IT was Baghdad, and the year was 1258. The last caliph of Abbasid dynasty, Al-Musta’sim Billah, was seemingly and gradually creeping towards a lust for gold and wealth. He was well supported by his ...