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After the Prophet

By Lesley Hazleton

After the Prophet Politics & Society

After the Prophet

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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.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
256
Release Date:
2010-09-07
Publication Date:
2010-09-07
Publisher:
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0385523947
ISBN13:
9780385523943
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
287 g
Height:
132 cm
Width:
204 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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