After the Prophet

Author: Hazleton, Lesley

Brand: Penguin

Color: White

Edition: Illustrated

Binding: Paperback

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 256

Release Date: 07-09-2010

Part Number: 9780385523943

Details: After The Prophet: The Epic Story Of The Shia-Sunni Split In Islam is available in paperback. The author of the book is Lesley Hazleton.
The book attempts to throw some light on the cause of the rift, between the sunni and shia branches of Islam. When Prophet Muhammad was breathing his last, the tussle over power had already begun. The prophet’s dream of Islam being united was devastated, and the clash over who would assume control over the new Islamic nation became vicious. The book delves into into all these happenings and gives a vivid account of how religious faith is enmeshed in politics. After The Prophet: The Epic Story Of The Shia-Sunni Split In Islam is insightful and educates readers about the shia-sunni fallout.The book came out in the year 2010 and was published by Anchor.
Key Features:
The book is well-researched and gives readers an objective account of the events that took place long ago but left long-lasting effects.
About The Author<
Lesley Hazleton is an experienced Middle East journalist. Her articles have been published in various publications like The Nation, New York Times, Esquire, and Vanity Fair. She lives in Seattle , Washington, and has an interest in the religious, cultural, historical, and political issues connected to the Middle East and has written many books based on the same. The First Muslim: The Story Of Muhhamad has also been penned by her.

EAN: 9780385523943

Package Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches

Languages: English