A Concise History of Sunnis and Shi`is

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By John McHugo

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A Concise History of Sunnis and Shiis by John McHugo explores the historical development of the Sunni and Shii branches of Islam. It delves into their origins, theological differences, and the social and political impacts of their divergence throughout history. This book provides valuable insights into the complexities and dynamics that have shaped the Muslim world.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in understanding the complex historical roots and development of Sunni and Shi`i sects within Islam. It provides a clear and engaging exploration of key events, theological differences, and political contexts that have shaped the modern-day dynamics between these two major branches of Islam. Ideal for readers seeking a comprehensive yet accessible overview of this significant aspect of religious and cultural history.

An essential guide to understanding the divide that has come to define Islam and the Muslim world and how this divide has the capacity to result in violence across the Arab and Muslim world

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The 1400-year-old schism between Sunnis and Shi'is is currently reflected in the destructive struggle for hegemony between Saudi Arabia and Iran—with no apparent end in sight. But how did this conflict begin, and why is it now the focus of so much attention?

In this definitive account, John McHugo charts the history of Islam from the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad to the present day. He describes the conflicts that raged over the succession to the Prophet, how Sunnism and Shi'ism evolved as different sects during the Abbasid caliphate, and how the rivalry between the empires of the Sunni Ottomans and Shi'i Safavids ensured that the split would continue into the modern age. In recent decades, this centuries-old divide has acquired a new toxicity resulting in violence across the Arab and Muslim world.

An important corrective ... a clear-headed appraisal of the modern Middle East. Times Literary Supplement

Crucial and timely ... It is marvellous to have a single book that sets out [Islam's] history. Asian Affairs

In lucid and accessible prose, McHugo shows that there is nothing inevitable about the Sunni-Shi'i divide. Madawi Al-Rasheed

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780863569265

Publisher: Saqi Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Saqi Books

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 325g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

John McHugo is an honorary Senior Fellow at the Centre for Syrian Studies at St Andrews, a board member of the Council for Arab-British Understanding and the British Egyptian Society, and a trustee of the Balfour Project. After reading Arabic and Islamic studies at Oxford University and the American University in Cairo in the early 1970s, McHugo's career as an international lawyer took him to a number of countries in the Middle East, including Egypt, Oman and Bahrain, over a period of more than a quarter of a century. His other publications include the acclaimed A Concise History of the Arabs and Syria: A Recent History. www.johnmchugo.com

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