After the Prophet

This historical narrative recounts the dramatic events that took place after the death of the Prophet Muhammad. It focuses on the power struggles and betrayals that led to the central schism in Islam, dividing the faith into the Sunni and Shia branches. The book provides a compelling, human-centered account of the key figures and events, from the struggle for succession to the battles and murders that solidified the division, explaining how a single succession crisis led to a centuries-old conflict.