What people are saying - Write a reviewReview: Islam: Faith and HistoryUser Review - Jess - GoodreadsGood narrative history of Islam. It's very Shi'a biased though and the author doesn't really make it clear whenever his narrative diverges from universal tenets shared among Sunnis and Shi'a. Be thoughtful and critical in your reading and overall it's a good narrative. Read full review Review: Islam: Faith and HistoryUser Review - GoodreadsGood narrative history of Islam. It's very Shi'a biased though and the author doesn't really make it clear whenever his narrative diverges from universal tenets shared among Sunnis and Shi'a. Be thoughtful and critical in your reading and overall it's a good narrative. Related books
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