After the Prophet [electronic resource] : The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam
Hazleton, Lesley2009
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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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[Place of publication not identified] : Anchor, 2009
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1 online resource (1 text file)
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9780385532099
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English
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2554644