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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for
Dumah
A fortified town held by the Christian chief Ukaidar, who was defeated by the Muslim general Khalid and by him converted to Muhammadanism, A.H. 9. But the mercenary character of Ukaidar ‘s conversion led him to revolt after Muhammad ‘s death. (Muir ‘s Life of Mohamet, vol iv, p 191)
citations: Dictionary of Islam, Hughes
article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12
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