The Succession to Muhammad: A Study of the Early Caliphate - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780521646963

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by Wilfred Madelung (Author), Wilferd Madelung (Author)

In a convincing reinterpretation of early Islamic history, Wilferd Madelung examines the conflict that developed after the death of Muhammad for control of the Muslim community. He demonstrates how this conflict, which marked the demise of the first four caliphs, resulted in the lasting schism between Sunnite and Shi'ite Islam. In contrast to recent scholarly trends, the author takes up the Shi'i cause, arguing in defense of the succession of 'Ali. This book will make a major scholarly contribution to the debate over succession.

Number of Pages: 432

Dimensions: 1.09 x 8.97 x 6.04 IN

Publication Date: October 15, 1998

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