Hamzah goes into hiding until al-Hakim is …
Years: 1021 - 1021
Hamzah goes into hiding until al-Hakim is able to move vigorously to support the new religious movement.
Near Cairo, Hamzah begins to build a strong missionary organization.
Cosmic ranks are given to members of its hierarchy, and a class of missionaries is organized to spread the teachings.
Hamzah claims to be representing not just another sect but rather an independent religion, one that supersedes traditional Islam.
