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Title: After the Prophet
Subtitle: The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam
Author: Lesley Hazleton
Narrator: Lesley Hazleton
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
Language: English
Release date: 06-08-16
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 495 votes
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Islam
Publisher's 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, sparking 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 intersections 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.
