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Mother of the Believers
Kamran Pasha
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Description for Mother of the Believers
Paperback.
Deep in the heart of seventh-century Arabia, a new prophet named Muhammad has arisen. As his message of enlightenment sweeps through Arabia and unifies the warring tribes, his young wife Aisha recounts Muhammad's astonishing transformation from prophet to warrior to statesman. But just after the moment of her husband's greatest triumph -- the conquest of the holy city of Mecca -- Muhammad falls ill and dies in Aisha's arms. A young widow, Aisha finds herself at the center of the new Muslim empire and becomes by turns a teacher, political leader, and warrior.
Written in beautiful ... Read more
Deep in the heart of seventh-century Arabia, a new prophet named Muhammad has arisen. As his message of enlightenment sweeps through Arabia and unifies the warring tribes, his young wife Aisha recounts Muhammad's astonishing transformation from prophet to warrior to statesman. But just after the moment of her husband's greatest triumph -- the conquest of the holy city of Mecca -- Muhammad falls ill and dies in Aisha's arms. A young widow, Aisha finds herself at the center of the new Muslim empire and becomes by turns a teacher, political leader, and warrior.
Written in beautiful ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
ATRIA BOOKS New York
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
Number of Pages
560
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781416579915
SKU
V9781416579915
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About Kamran Pasha
Kamran Pasha is a business school graduate, former reporter, litigator, web entrepreneur, and television writer. He moved to the U.S. when she was three but has remained involved with the Middle East throughout his life.
Reviews for Mother of the Believers
"Superbly written, brilliantly realized."
Steven Pressfield "With insight and sensitivity, and in a beautiful balance of research and imagination, Kamran Pasha sheds light not only on the seminal figure of Aisha but on the origins of Islam. Mother of the Believers is both timely and timeless."
Karen Essex, author of Leonardo's Swans "With incredible scholarship and sensitivity, Kamran ... Read more
Steven Pressfield "With insight and sensitivity, and in a beautiful balance of research and imagination, Kamran Pasha sheds light not only on the seminal figure of Aisha but on the origins of Islam. Mother of the Believers is both timely and timeless."
Karen Essex, author of Leonardo's Swans "With incredible scholarship and sensitivity, Kamran ... Read more