The Succession to Muhammad: A Study of the Early Caliphate / Edition 1

The Succession to Muhammad: A Study of the Early Caliphate / Edition 1

by Wilferd Madelung
ISBN-10:
0521646960
ISBN-13:
9780521646963
Pub. Date:
10/15/1998
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10:
0521646960
ISBN-13:
9780521646963
Pub. Date:
10/15/1998
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
The Succession to Muhammad: A Study of the Early Caliphate / Edition 1

The Succession to Muhammad: A Study of the Early Caliphate / Edition 1

by Wilferd Madelung

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Overview

In a convincing reinterpretation of early Islamic history, Wilferd Madelung examines the conflict that 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 contrast to recent scholarly trends, the author takes up the Shi'i cause, arguing in defense of the succession of 'Ali. This book will make a major scholarly contribution to the debate over succession.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780521646963
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 10/15/1998
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 432
Sales rank: 538,268
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.80(h) x 1.20(d)

Table of Contents

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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