{"product_id":"after-the-prophet","title":"After the Prophet","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Fascinating. . . . Lively and engaging. . . . Anyone seeking to understand today's Middle East can learn from this book.\"--\u003ci\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCombining meticulous research with compelling storytelling, \u003ci\u003eAfter the Prophet\u003c\/i\u003e 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.","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45787569356847,"sku":"9780385523943","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/2855\/6847\/files\/imageloader_efa860e9-c90b-43e6-85fe-5dd954e20713.jpg?v=1786149570","url":"https:\/\/tssbooks.com\/products\/after-the-prophet","provider":"tssbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}