The Succession to Muhammad: A Study of the Early Caliphate by Wilferd Madelung

The Succession to Muhammad: A Study of the Early Caliphate

Wilferd Madelung

432 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

nonfiction history religion challenging reflective slow-paced
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For readers fascinated by the intricacies of early Islamic history and the evolution of faith, The Succession to Muhammad: A Study of the Early Caliphate by Wilferd Madelung offers a stimulating and deeply researched exploration of the pivotal events that shaped the course of Islam, shedding new light on the enduring legacy of the Prophet Muhammad's successors.

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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 fir...

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