{"product_id":"the-succession-to-muhammad-9780521561815","title":"The Succession to Muhammad","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a convincing reinterpretation of early Islamic history, Wilferd Madelung examines the conflict which developed after the death of Muhammad for control of the Muslim community. He demonstrates how this conflict, which marked the demise of the first four caliphs, resulted in the lasting schism between Sunnite and Shi'ite Islam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Never before have the first thirty years in the life of the Muslim community been more meaningfuly interpreted. All students of Islam will want to keep this book within arm's reach.'  Choice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction; 1. Abu Bakr: the successor of the Messenger of God and the caliphate of Quraysh; 2. 'Umar: Commander of the Faithful, Islamic meritocracy, consultation and Arab empire; 3. 'Uthman: the Viceregent of God and the reign of 'Abd Shams; 4. 'Ali: the counter-caliphate of Hashim; Conclusion: Restoration of the community and despotic kingship.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767685349719,"sku":"9780521561815","price":104.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-succession-to-muhammad-9780521561815","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}