Shi'ism: A Religion of Protest

by Hamid Dabashi

Book Overview

For a Western world anxious to understand Islam and, in particular, Shi'ism, this book arrives with urgently needed information and critical analysis. Hamid Dabashi exposes the soul of Shi'ism as a religion of protest--successful only when in a warring position, and losing its legitimacy when in power.

Dabashi makes his case through a detailed discussion of the Shi'i doctrinal foundations, a panoramic view of its historical unfolding,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674064283
• ISBN13: 9780674064287
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Belknap Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"