Detailed Description
In this book Adam, Hannah and Zaid engage in a wide-ranging dialogue on the differences and similarities between the Sunni and Shi'i understanding of Islam in order to address key questions including: What beliefs separate the two traditions? Who are the ahl al-bayt and what is their rightful role? Why do the Shi'a permit temporary marriage, whereas the Sunni regard it as strictly forbidden? This volume sheds light on such issues and some pivotal events that led to the doctrinal divergence whilst also exploring where convergence exists.