Discover After the Prophet, Lesley Hazleton’s gripping narrative that brings the origins of Islam vividly to life. Published by Vintage Books, this masterfully told history explores the dramatic events following the death of the Prophet Muhammad, revealing how the split between Sunni and Shia Muslims began — and why it still matters today.
With clarity, empathy, and a storyteller’s flair, Hazleton traces the lives of key figures like Ali, Fatima, and Aisha in a tale of loyalty, betrayal, power, and devotion. This is not dry history, but a living, breathing account of real people and complex emotions at the heart of one of the world’s most enduring religious and political divides.
A critically acclaimed work of narrative nonfiction, After the Prophet makes Islamic history accessible to all readers — whether you’re a student of religion, a lover of historical biography, or simply someone seeking to understand today’s world through its past.
📌 Product Details:
Book Name: After the Prophet
Author: Lesley Hazleton
Publisher: Vintage Books
ISBN: 9780385523943
Primary Category: History / Religion / Islamic Studies / Political History
✨ Why You Should Read This Book:
✔ Gain a powerful understanding of the roots of the Sunni–Shia divide
✔ Explore early Islamic history through a compelling, character-driven lens
✔ Written by a renowned journalist and religious historian
✔ Offers insight into how past events still echo in modern geopolitics
✔ Ideal for readers of nonfiction, history, religion, and world affairs
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