{"product_id":"shii-islam-moojan-momen-9781780747873","title":"Shi'i Islam: A Beginner's Guide","description":"From infallible Imams to Ayatollahs in Iran, Shi'ism has long been a prominent, if misunderstood, branch of Islam. It regards Ali, Muhammad's son-in-law, as the Prophet's legitimate successor. But theological differences between the Shi'ah and Sunni Muslims have led to sectarian violence, massacres and the desecration of holy sites. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this\u003ci\u003e Beginner's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr Moojan Momen offers an accessible and comprehensive overview of Shi'ism, tracing the history of the community, its leadership and doctrines, from its inception to modern times. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePacked with useful tables, family trees and text boxes, this engaging and up-to-date guide is a perfect introduction to the historical and geopolitical causes of religious tensions still troubling the Middle East today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Moojan Momen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 178074787X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781780747873\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ONEWorld Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/14\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.80d","brand":"Moojan Momen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43991842029823,"sku":"9781780747873","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2c82ac96-7fd5-45ee-9721-55b8799fbf30.jpg?v=1683312548","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shii-islam-moojan-momen-9781780747873","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}