Shii News – Webinar: ‘Deconstructing Memories of Ali in Sunni and Shiʿi Islam’ – N Husayn (22.11.21, 2pm EST)

‘Deconstructing Memories of Ali in Sunni and Shi’i Islam’
Nebil Husayn, 22.11.21 2 pm EST
Islam’s fourth caliph, Ali, can be considered one of the most revered figures in Islamic history. His nearly universal portrayal in Muslim literature as a pious authority obscures a centuries-long process that entailed the rehabilitation of his character. For many years, some Muslims disliked Ali and considered him an illegitimate ruler. In his new book, Opposing the Imam, Nebil Husayn considers the diverse ways in which early Muslims remembered Ali and contextualizes the rise of both Sunnism and Shi’ism. This presentation discusses key findings from this recent publication.
For more info and to register:
https://shiism.wcfia.harvard.edu/event/deconstructing-memories-ali-sunni-and-shi%CA%BFi-islam

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