After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam Music Editor: Bruce Perry

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After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam Music Editor: Bruce PerryIn 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