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After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam

By Lesley Hazleton

Book information

Publisher
Doubleday
Year
2009
ISBN
0385523939, 9780385523936, 0385532091, 9780385532099
Google Books ID
p_QObBM3WyAC
Open Library ID
OL24088068M
Language
english
Format
LIT
Filesize
384 kB (393384 bytes)
Edition
1St Edition
Pages
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Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

In this gripping narrative history, Lesley Hazleton tells the tragic story at the heart of the ongoing rivalry between the Sunni and Shia branches of Islam, a rift that dominates the news now more than ever. Even as Muhammad lay dying, the battle over who would take control of the new Islamic nation had begun, beginning a succession crisis marked by power grabs, assassination, political intrigue, and passionate faith. Soon Islam was embroiled in civil war, pitting its founder's controversial wife Aisha against his son-in-law Ali, and shattering Muhammad’s ideal of unity.    Combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, After the Prophet explores the volatile intersection of religion and politics, psychology and culture, and history and current events. It is an indispensable guide to the depth and power of the Shia–Sunni split.

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