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What do Shia Muslims believe, and why does it matter today?
With nearly 300 million Shia Muslims across the world, Shia Islam remains one of the most influential yet widely misunderstood traditions in modern religion and politics.
Understanding the Shia is a clear, powerful, and accessible guide to the history, beliefs, spirituality, and lived experience of Shia Muslims. From the succession dispute after Prophet Muhammad to the tragedy of Karbala, from the doctrine of the Imamate to the modern Shia world, this book explains the ideas, events, and emotions that shaped a civilisation.
Written for Muslims, non-Muslims, students, researchers, and curious readers alike, this book moves beyond stereotypes and headlines to reveal a tradition built on memory, justice, sacrifice, scholarship, and hope.
Inside, you will discover:
• The origins of the Sunni-Shia divide
• Why Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, Hussain, and the Twelve Imams matter so deeply
• The meaning of Karbala, Ashura, and Arba’een
• The role of the Imamate in Shia theology
• Shia beliefs, rituals, mourning practices, and sacred spaces
• The place of Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Lebanon, and the wider Shia world in modern politics
• Why Shia identity cannot be reduced to Iran, sectarianism, or geopolitics
• How a persecuted community preserved faith, scholarship, and moral courage across fourteen centuries
This is not a polemic. It is not a sectarian attack. It is an invitation to understand.
For anyone seeking a serious yet readable introduction to Shia Islam, Understanding the Shia offers the clarity, depth, and human insight needed to make sense of one of the world’s most important religious traditions.
Read it to understand the history. Remember it to understand the world.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. What do Shia Muslims believe, and why does it matter today?With nearly 300 million Shia Muslims across the world, Shia Islam remains one of the most influential yet widely misunderstood traditions in modern religion and politics.Understanding the Shia is a clear, powerful, and accessible guide to the history, beliefs, spirituality, and lived experience of Shia Muslims. From the succession dispute after Prophet Muhammad to the tragedy of Karbala, from the doctrine of the Imamate to the modern Shia world, this book explains the ideas, events, and emotions that shaped a civilisation.Written for Muslims, non-Muslims, students, researchers, and curious readers alike, this book moves beyond stereotypes and headlines to reveal a tradition built on memory, justice, sacrifice, scholarship, and hope.Inside, you will discover: - The origins of the Sunni-Shia divide- Why Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, Hussain, and the Twelve Imams matter so deeply- The meaning of Karbala, Ashura, and Arba'een- The role of the Imamate in Shia theology- Shia beliefs, rituals, mourning practices, and sacred spaces- The place of Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Lebanon, and the wider Shia world in modern politics- Why Shia identity cannot be reduced to Iran, sectarianism, or geopolitics- How a persecuted community preserved faith, scholarship, and moral courage across fourteen centuriesThis is not a polemic. It is not a sectarian attack. It is an invitation to understand.For anyone seeking a serious yet readable introduction to Shia Islam, Understanding the Shia offers the clarity, depth, and human insight needed to make sense of one of the world's most important religious traditions.Read it to understand the history. Remember it to understand the world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798186247579
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