Mu'awiyah, the founder of the Umayyad Dynasty, was and is always considered one of the political geniuses of Islam. As such, he also has gained the hatred of many Shi'a, but that is one of the outcomes of politics and power: consensus and division.
Where are the political geniuses of Islam today? Not in Tunisia, nor in Egypt apparently. Mubarak has had 30 years and does not have a clue for succession other than a family dynasty. Ditto Libya. A cult of personality and the support of the armed forces and security forces is about all it takes. And be on good terms with the religious establishment.
Not much new there since Mu'awiyah.
The Face of Islam is changing rapidly, far faster than we suspicion.
In the desert, there are new riders on new horses.
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