by Liyakat Takim (Author)
There are over two million Shi'is, who differ from Sunni Muslims in their understandings of the early line of succession after Muhammad, in the United States. This title provides a general overview of the Shi'i community in America, tracing its history, its composition, and how Shi'a have negotiated their identity in the American context.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Publisher: New York University Press
Published: 09 Oct 2009
ISBN 10: 0814782965
ISBN 13: 9780814782965