After The Prophet PDF
It is an amazing History book written by Lesley Hazleton and published by Anchor. This book was released on 07 September 2010 with total pages 258. Read book in PDF, EPUB and Kindle directly from your devices anywhere anytime. Click Download button to get After the Prophet book now. This site is like a library, Use search box to get ebook that you want.
- Author : Lesley Hazleton
- Release Date : 07 September 2010
- Publisher : Anchor
- Genre : History
- Pages : 258
- ISBN 13 : 9780385523943
- Total Download : 375
- File Size : 42,8 Mb
After the Prophet PDF Summary
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.