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Author | : Lesley Hazleton |
Publisher | : Anchor |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2010-09-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0385523947 |
Download After the Prophet Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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, 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. Combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, After the Prophet 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.
Author | : Sabrina Mervin |
Publisher | : Hurst Publishers |
Total Pages | : 361 |
Release | : 2013-05-29 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1849042179 |
Download The Dynamics of Sunni-Shia Relationships Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Sheds light on the political, sociological and ideological processes that are affecting the dynamics of Sunni-Shia relations
Author | : Jon Armajani |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 2020-05-20 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1793621365 |
Download Shia Islam and Politics Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This book argues that ever since Iran’s Islamic Revolution in 1979, which established a Shia Islamic government in Iran, that country’s religious and political leaders have used Shia Islam as a crucial way of expanding Iran’s objectives in the Middle East and beyond. Since 1979, Iran’s religious and political leaders have been concerned about Iran’s security in the face of the hostility and expansionism of the United States and other western countries, and the threats from powerful neighboring Sunni leaders and countries. While Iran’s government has attempted to align itself with Shia Muslims in various countries, such as Iraq and Lebanon, against American and Sunni expansionism, the Iranian government has attempted to religiously nourish and politically mobilize those Shias as a matter of principle, not only because of the Iranian government’s desires to protect Iran from external threats. The book analyzes Shia Islam and politics in Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon which have among the largest proportional Shia populations in the Middle East and are vibrant centers of Shia intellectual life. The book's clear and jargon-free approach make it especially accessible for students and general readers who would like an introduction to the book's topics.
Author | : Laurence Louër |
Publisher | : Hurst Publishers |
Total Pages | : 343 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1849042144 |
Download Transnational Shia Politics Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This book illuminates the historical origins and present situation of militant Shia transnational networks by focusing on three key countries in the Gulf, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, whose Shia Islamic groups are the offspring of Iraqi movements. The reshaping of the area's geopolitics after the Gulf War and the fall of Saddam Hussein in April 2003 have had a profound impact on transnational Shiite networks, pushing them to focus on national issues in the context of new political opportunities. For example, from being fierce opponents of the Saudi monarchy, Saudi Shiite militants have tended to become upholders of the Al-Sa'ud dynasty.The question remains, however, how deeply in society have these new beliefs taken root? Can Shiites be Saudi or Bahraini patriots? Louer concludes her book by analysing the transformation of the Shia' movements' relation to central religious authority, the marja', who reside either in Iraq and Iran. This is all the more problematic when the marja' is also the head of a state, as with Ali Khamenei of Iran, who has many followers in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Author | : Andreas Rieck |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 566 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0190240962 |
Download The Shias of Pakistan Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Historical background -- Shias and the Pakistan movement -- Shias in Pakistan until 1958 -- The Ayub Khan era, 1958-1968 -- The Yahya Khan and Bhutto era, 1969-1977 -- The Zia-ul-Haqq era, 1977-1988 -- The interim democratic decade, 1988-1999 -- The Musharraf and Zardari eras, 2000-2013.
Author | : Heinz Halm |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : |
Download Shi'a Islam Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Attempts to explain the bewildering events in the Middle East.
Author | : Frederic M. Wehrey |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 423 |
Release | : 2017 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0190876050 |
Download Beyond Sunni and Shia Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Surveys the landscape of modern sectarianism within Islam in North Africa and the Middle East.
Author | : Mateen J. Charbonneau |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Pub |
Total Pages | : 106 |
Release | : 2013-05-20 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781482686715 |
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“Knowing the contents of this informative book is a necessity for every Muslim. I believe that the contents of this book can have a huge impact on the lives of many Muslims in the West, and it can be a good start for gaining more knowledge about the religion of Islam. I would also encourage the Muslim community to appreciate and support this work. I want to take this opportunity to thank brother Mateen for his hard work and efforts. May Allah (SWT) increase his blessings and bestow His mercy upon him.”- Sheikh Mustafa Akhound, Imam Ali Center, Springfield VAThe idea that prompted me to write this book was due to the fact that so many new converts to Shia Islam would always ask me why we did things differently than other sects. They would be exposed to different things upon going to various mosques. They would ask me why people pray with their hands by their sides while others would fold their arms, why was the call to prayer different, what is that “stone” we prostrate on, etc.? I used to find myself explaining these things on a daily basis, so I decided to write these questions and answers down and share them with people who came to me. That was the first phase of this project. Later on I decided to add the Usul-e-Deen (roots of religion) and Furu-e-Deen (branches of religion) being that these differ from other schools of thought as well. After I looked at what I had put together I thought that this would be a very beneficial piece of information for new converts to Islam. This was designed to help them not only to learn why Shia believe and practice the way we do, but also to learn with clear proofs from the sources. I then proceeded to add a few other chapters to help give a good basic foundation for one to start in their quest for knowledge.In total this work deals with a variety of topics including:• Usul-e-Deen• Furu-e-Deen• The Word Shia and its Meaning• The 30 rights of a Muslim• Forbidden acts of a Muslim• Some Important Dates and Things to Know• Cleanliness in Islam• Wudhu• Salat• Ahadith showing the importance of knowing the Ahl ul Bayt (as)• Why we say bismillah aloud in salat• Why we say hayya ala khayril amal in adhan• Why we dont fold our hands in salat• Why we takbir 3 times after salat• Why we dont say as-salatu khayrum min nawm in our fajr adhan• Why we say taslim once while looking straight instead of turning our head right and left• Why we prostrate on turbah• Why we say aliyan waliyallah in our adhan and iqamah
Author | : Vali Nasr |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2007-04-17 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0393066401 |
Download The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A New York Times Bestseller "Historically incisive, geographically broad-reaching, and brimming with illuminating anecdotes."—Max Rodenbeck, New York Review of Books Iranian-born scholar Vali Nasr has become one of America's leading commentators on current events in the Middle East, admired and welcomed by both media and government for his "concise and coherent" analysis (Wall Street Journal, front-page profile). In this "remarkable work" (Anderson Cooper), Nasr brilliantly dissects the political and theological antagonisms within Islam, providing a unique and objective understanding of the 1,400-year bitter struggle between Shias and Sunnis and shedding crucial light on its modern-day consequences.
Author | : Vali Nasr |
Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2016-09-06 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1324001054 |
Download The Shia Revival (Updated Edition) Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
“Historically incisive, geographically broad-reaching, and brimming with illuminating anecdotes.” —Max Rodenbeck, New York Review of Books One of America’s leading commentators on current events in the Middle East, Iranian-born scholar Vali Nasr brilliantly dissects the political and theological antagonisms within Islam in this “smart, clear and timely” book (Washington Post). Still essential and still timely ten years after its original publication, The Shia Revival provides a unique and objective understanding of the 1,400-year bitter struggle between Shias and Sunnis and sheds crucial light on its modern-day consequences. A new epilogue elucidates the rise of ISIS and ongoing tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia.