Sectarianism in Islam

by Adam R Gaiser

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Sectarian divisions within the Islamic world have long been misunderstood and misconstrued by the media and the general public. In this book, Adam R. Gaiser offers an accessible introduction to the main Muslim sects and schools, returning to the roots of the sectarian divide in the Medieval period. Beginning with the death of Muhammed and the ensuing debate over who would succeed him, Gaiser outlines how the umma (Muslim community) came to be divided...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1009315218

ISBN13:9781009315210

Release Date:November 2022

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:280 Pages

Weight:0.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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History Religion Religion & Spirituality

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