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

After the Prophet

The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam

By: Lesley Hazleton

eText | 15 September 2009

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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.

"Fascinating. . . . Lively and engaging. . . . Anyone seeking to understand today's Middle East can learn from this book."—Seattle Times

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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