Abbas, Hassan

The Prophet's Heir: The Life of Ali Ibn Abi Talib

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ISBN 13:
9780300229455
author:
Abbas, Hassan
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Yale University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
23.5 x 15.6 x 1.5 centimeters (0
Genre:
Biography, Religious, History,
Condition:
New
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£20.19

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The Prophet's Heir: The Life of Ali ibn Abi Talib

By Hassan Abbas, Yale University Press, 256 pages, hardcover.

This biography offers a nuanced and compelling portrait of Ali ibn Abi Talib, one of the most important spiritual and intellectual authorities in Islam. After the prophet Mohammad's death, Ali assumed the spiritual mantle of Islam, leading a movement that continues to shape the faith today. Abbas explores how Ali's teachings on wisdom, justice, and selflessness remain cherished by both Shia and Sunni Muslims, yet have been overshadowed by sectarian agendas and power politics.

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