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Edinburgh University Press - The Karbala Story Book

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Explore the historical and religious significance of the battle at Karbala in this scholarly work from Edinburgh University Press. In 680 CE, al-Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was killed in a battle that ancient accounts initially described as a minor skirmish. This book examines how the event evolved within Shiite tradition into a cosmic narrative of good versus evil. Readers will learn how the story of al-Husayn came to represent the core trauma of the Shiite ethos, symbolizing the treachery faced by the family of the Prophet. Part of the Edinburgh Studies in Classical Islamic History and Culture series, this text provides a deep look at how early Shiite identity was shaped by this transformative historical event.

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Published by Edinburgh University Press as part of the Edinburgh Studies in Classical Islamic History and Culture series.

Examines the historical 680 CE battle involving al-Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.

Analyzes the transition of the Karbala event from a minor skirmish to a central narrative in Shiite identity.

Provides historical context regarding the early history of Islam and the development of Shiite ethos.

This new store stock offers a scholarly perspective on the cosmic battle between life-giving powers and treachery.

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Release Date
30 April 2025
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01 August 2024

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