After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam

Author: Lesley Hazelton “Every day is Ashura,” the Shia say, “and every place is Karbala.” The story of the schism within Islam is the story of the incredibly turbulent beginnings of the youngest Abrahamic religion. It is also a familiar story – one of power struggles and familial disputes. Muhammad (PBUH) died without specifying who … Continue reading After the Prophet: The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam