{"product_id":"after-the-prophet-lesley-hazleton-9780385523943","title":"After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCombining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, \u003ci\u003eAfter the Prophet\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lesley Hazleton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0385523947\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780385523943\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anchor Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/07\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.10w x 0.75d","brand":"Lesley Hazleton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051410518271,"sku":"9780385523943","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a4659681-26e1-472e-a6df-7d7beb45a366.jpg?v=1685012931","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/after-the-prophet-lesley-hazleton-9780385523943","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}