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The Heirs of MuhammadIslam's First Century and the Origins of the Sunni-Shia Spl: Islam's First Century and the Origins of the Sunni-Shia Split Paperback – April 29, 2008

by Barnaby Rogerson (Author)
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A companion volume to The Prophet Muhammad: A Biography continues the history of Islam in the century following the death of Muhammad, recounting the lives of his followers, their efforts to establish the Islamic religion, their influence on the tenets of the faith, and the evolution of the split between Sunni and Shia factions. Reprint.
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  1. Print length
    432 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Overlook Books
  4. Publication date
    April 29, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.08 x 8.2 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1590200225
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1590200223
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"An absorbing narrative that captures the epic quality of an era to which Muslims of all persuasions look for inspiration." -- The Sunday Times (London)

"Rogerson recounts the tale with the love and artistry of a master storyteller. This is an important book." -- The Guardian

"Rogerson's The Heirs of Muhammad is not a call for reform but an attempt to foster empathy and understanding. He writes with verve and gusto, turning the life stories of the heroes of Islam's first century into an engaging epic." -- The Washington Post

About the Author

Barnaby Rogerson is the author of more than a dozen books, ncluding The Heirs of Muhammad: Islam's First Century and the Origins ofthe Sunni-Shia Schism, The Prophet Muhammad: A Biography, and A History of Noth Africa. He has lived and worked in many parts of the Arab world, and currently resides in London.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Overlook Books (April 29, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1590200225
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1590200223
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.08 x 8.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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Frank James
4.0 out of 5 stars A must read for this decade.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2014
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Sorry that this was not read by the Bushies. describes the pattern of today's ISIS (ISIL).
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Tariq Nazir
2.0 out of 5 stars A lot of it is biased writing, author shoots ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018
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A lot of it is biased writing, author shoots off in all different directions without following the events as history knows it.
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M Shahine
1.0 out of 5 stars Shallow treatment of the topic
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2010
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This book was supposed to be about the Shia Sunni split, yet it brushed off all the known reasons for this split and instead is focused on the day to day life in the early islam society. Not the book I reccommend for this split topic.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017
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Informative and precise narrative.
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sheepoo
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy and captivating read in early Islamic History
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2009
The only thing that you will not like about this book is that it does not cite its sources, so do not be surprised if you are left wondering as to which source a certain part of history has been taken from. Otherwise, the author masterfully brings to life all the characters from early Islamic history and provides a very well rounded and neutral view of what caused the split within the Islamic Empire of the 7th century. Anyone reading this book will find themselves living the lives of the Companions of the Prophet and their immediate successors with all the Bedouin realpolitik lingering not far behind.
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nudgeme
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2014
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An excellent and precise book to learn about the early caliphate in Islam. I wish there were more books like these.
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J R LIM
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2015
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great for history teaching
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