This book sheds light on how the Shiite-dominated government's sectarian policy deepened the divide between Iraq's major communities (Shiites, Sunni Arabs and the Kurds) and led the country on the path of unending sectarian violence. It explains how government's failure to addre…
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"The book explores the complex world of Islam from the perspective of its adherents and activists in Azerbaijan. Baku, the most secular Muslim capital city, is a battlefield for the minds and souls of "ethnic Muslims." Visiting pirs was till now the typical expression of religio…
A fascinating and richly layered account of how and why the great divide in Islam--between Sunnis and Shi'is--occurred. Charting the history of Islam from the death of the Prophet Mohammed to the present day, McHugo describes the conflicts that raged over the succession to the P…
"This book is a historical and sociological reading of the relation between Sunnis and Shias from the inception of the dispute for Mohammed's succession until today. It is divided in two parts. The first part offers a comprehensive history of the divide. It shows how Shiism was,…
"The modern state of Lebanon, created after the fall of the Ottoman Empire, is home to eighteen officially recognised different religious communities (or sects). Crucially, political office and representation came to be formally shared along confessional lines, and the privilege…
The first study of Ibn 'Alwan and the first comprehensive analysis of medieval Yemeni mysticism in Western scholarship, Religion and Mysticism in Early Islam is essential reading for all those interested in mysticism, early Islam, Sufism, Yemen, and religion and history more gen…
"This book traces the history of Indian Shi'ism through the colonial period toward Independence in 1947"-- "Interest in Shiʻism Islam has increased greatly in recent years, although Shiʻism in the Indian subcontinent has remained largely underexplored. Focusing on the influenti…
The doctrines of Sunni theology -- The demise of 'ilm al-kalam -- Between theology and creed -- The guide through the storm -- The Taliban and the Maturidite school -- The promise of Ash'arite semiotics -- Conclusion: the revival of kalam?
