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People of the Prophet's House: Artistic and Ritual Expressions of Shi'i Islam
Fahmida Suleman
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Hardcover. Despite their distinct theological differences, Shi'a and Sunni Muslims, followers of the two main branches of Islam, share a number of core beliefs including an allegiance to and love for the Prophet Muhammad and members of his family. Editor(s): Suleman, Fahmida. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HRHT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 299 x 253 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1944.
Despite their distinct theological differences, Shi'a and Sunni Muslims, followers of the two main branches of Islam, share a number of core beliefs including an allegiance to and love for the Prophet Muhammad and members of his family. For Shi'a Muslims, reverence for the Prophet and allegiance to his household (Ahl al-bayt, 'People of the House'), comprising his immediate family and their descendants, constitutes an essential principle of belief that has directly impacted how Shi'i artists, rulers, patrons and ritual participants have conveyed their love and loyalty through material culture and religious ritual. The 22 essays in this volume, richly ... Read more
Despite their distinct theological differences, Shi'a and Sunni Muslims, followers of the two main branches of Islam, share a number of core beliefs including an allegiance to and love for the Prophet Muhammad and members of his family. For Shi'a Muslims, reverence for the Prophet and allegiance to his household (Ahl al-bayt, 'People of the House'), comprising his immediate family and their descendants, constitutes an essential principle of belief that has directly impacted how Shi'i artists, rulers, patrons and ritual participants have conveyed their love and loyalty through material culture and religious ritual. The 22 essays in this volume, richly ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Azimuth Editions
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781898592327
SKU
V9781898592327
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