Sectarianism in Islam: The Umma Divided Gaiser Adam R.
Sectarianism in Islam: The Umma Divided Gaiser Adam R. Sectarian divisions within the Islamic world have long been misunderstood and misconstrued by the media and the general public. Gaiser offers an…
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Sectarianism in Islam: The Umma Divided Gaiser Adam R.
Sectarian divisions within the Islamic world have long been misunderstood and misconstrued by the media and the general public. Gaiser offers an accessible introduction to the main Muslim sects and schools, returning to the roots of the sectarian divide in the Medieval period. In this book, Adam R.
He traces the history of the main Muslim sects and schools - the Sunnis, Shi'ites, Kharijites, Mu'tazila and Murji'a - and shows how they emerged, developed, and diverged from one another. Beginning with the death of Muhammed and the ensuing debate over who would succeed him, Gaiser outlines how the umma (Muslim community) came to be divided. Exploring how medieval Muslims understood the idea of 'sect', Gaiser challenges readers to consider the usefulness and scope of the concept of 'sectarianism' in this historical context.
Providing an overview of the main Muslim sects while problematising
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