The life and legacy of one of Mohammad’s closest confidants and
Islam’s patron saint: Ali ibn Abi Talib Ali ibn Abi Talib is
arguably the single most important spiritual and intellectual
authority in Islam after prophet Mohammad. Through his teachings
and leadership as fourth caliph, Ali nourished Islam. But Muslims
are divided on whether he was supposed to be Mohammad’s political
successor—and he continues to be a polarizing figure in Islamic
history. Â Hassan Abbas provides a nuanced, compelling
portrait of this towering yet divisive figure and the origins of
sectarian division within Islam. Abbas reveals how, after Mohammad,
Ali assumed the spiritual mantle of Islam to spearhead the movement
that the prophet had led. While Ali’s teachings about wisdom,
justice, and selflessness continue to be cherished by both Shia and
Sunni Muslims, his pluralist ideas have been buried under sectarian
agendas and power politics. Today, Abbas argues, Ali’s legacy and
message stands against that of ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and Taliban.
General
Imprint: |
Yale University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2021 |
Authors: |
Hassan Abbas
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Dimensions: |
241 x 165 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
239 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-300-22945-5 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-300-22945-3 |
Barcode: |
9780300229455 |
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