Shi'i Islam

A Beginner's Guide

Moojan Momen

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English

One World
18 November 2015

Religion & beliefs; Islam

Series: Beginner's Guides

From infallible Imams to Ayatollahs in Iran, Shi’ism has long been a prominent, if misunderstood, branch of Islam. It regards Ali, Muhammad’s son-in-law, as the Prophet’s legitimate successor. But theological differences between the Shi’ah and Sunni Muslims have led to sectarian violence, massacres and the desecration of holy sites.

In this Beginner’s Guide, Dr Moojan Momen offers an accessible and comprehensive overview of Shi’ism, tracing the history of the community, its leadership and doctrines, from its inception to modern times.

Packed with useful tables, family trees and text boxes, this engaging and up-to-date guide is a perfect introduction to the historical and geopolitical causes of religious tensions still troubling the Middle East today.

By: Moojan Momen
Imprint: One World
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9781780747873
ISBN 10: 178074787X
Series: Beginner's Guides
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 18 November 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Moojan Momen is a widely published author in the field of world religions. His publications include: An Introduction to Shi'i Islam (Yale) and Understanding Religion (Oneworld).

Reviews for Shi'i Islam: A Beginner's Guide

An extremely timely, wonderfully succinct and very handy overview of the history, doctrines and practices that distinguish Shi`i Islam. The volume also contains up-to-date information on the many Shi`i communities across the world. This is an indispensable addition to Oneworld's Beginner's Guide series. -- Dr Andrew J Newman, Reader in Islamic Studies and Persian, University of Edinburgh The author admirably manages to provide beginners with a succinct account of Shi'i Islam, its people, history, culture, theology, and contemporary manifestations... a welcome addition to the growing field of Shi'i Studies. -- Dr Ahab Bdaiwi, Islamic and Iranian History, University of St Andrews