In our present era, it is most disturbing for many Muslims and non-
Muslims alike to witness the escalating rise in sectarian violence
between the Shia and Sunni followers of Islam, particularly in places
such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Some people, including
Muslims, ask why the Shia and Sunni are violently murdering each
other; is there something in the history of the Muslims that continues to
spark such hatred and violence today; why does one sect accus...
Understanding that the historical and political aspects covered
throughout this book may be delicate for some; nonetheless, never is it
meant to be as a means to jostle sectarian division - this is far from my
intention. I have maintained judicious care in the manner of presenting
this work, but it is my belief that in order for Islam and Muslims to go
forward in harmony and solidarity, we have to have the courage to
recognize the truth of our past and rationally d...