Qarmatians
قرامطة
Qarāmiṭa
🏛️Historical
Early revolutionary Ismaili movement in Arabia and Iraq (9th-11th centuries).
Full Definition
The Qarmatians (Qaramita) were a branch of the Ismaili movement that established a powerful state in eastern Arabia and Iraq (9th-11th centuries). Known for their egalitarian principles and military prowess, they famously attacked Mecca in 930 CE and temporarily removed the Black Stone. They eventually diverged from the Fatimid da'wa and declined by the 11th century.