{"product_id":"after-the-prophet-the-epic-story-of-the-shia-sunni-split-in-islam-9780385523943","title":"After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam","description":"\u003cp\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, a rift that dominates the news now more than ever. \u003c\/p\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLesley Hazleton\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning writer whose work focuses on the intersection of religion, history, and politics. She reported on the Middle East from Jerusalem for more than a dozen years, and has written for \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHarper's\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Nation\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe New Republic\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. Her book \u003ci\u003eAfter the Prophet\u003c\/i\u003e was a finalist for a PEN Center USA Literary Award, and she is the recipient of \u003ci\u003eThe Stranger\u003c\/i\u003e's Genius in Literature Award. Hazleton lives in Seattle. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more information, visit: www.aftertheprophet.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eaccidentaltheologist.com \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50605782499602,"sku":"9780385523943","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b749fae1-0c50-405e-a1b3-f3861bd99586.jpg?v=1732282782","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/after-the-prophet-the-epic-story-of-the-shia-sunni-split-in-islam-9780385523943","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}