In 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.
In 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.
Introduction 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.
Introduction 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.
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