The Heirs of the Prophet

Looks at how various factions used the tradition that scholars were the "heirs of the Prophet" during the classical period of Islam (570–1258 CE). 2007 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title After the death of the Prophet Muhammad, different religious factions within the Muslim community laid claim to the Prophet's legacy. Drawing on research from Sunni and Shi>ite literature, Liyakat N. Takim explores how these various groups, including the caliphs, scholars, Sufi holy men, and the Shi>ite ima