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After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam
After the Prophet The Epic Story of the ShiaSunni Split in Islam
Author: Lesley Hazleton
Narrative history at its most compelling, After the Prophet relates the dramatic tragic story at the heart of the ongoing rivalry between Shia and Sunni Islam. — Even as Muhammad lay dying, the battle over his successor had begun. Pitting the family of his favorite wife, the controversial Aisha, against supporters of his son-in-law,...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780385523936
ISBN-10: 0385523939
Publication Date: 9/15/2009
Pages: 256
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Publisher: Doubleday
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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eclector avatar reviewed After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam on + 16 more book reviews
Well researched and wonderfully told story of the roots and sources of the Shia-Sunni split. I highly recommend it.


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