Rula Jurdi Abisaab is a distinguished historian specializing in Islamic and Middle Eastern history. Her scholarly work delves into the intricate cultural and intellectual currents that have shaped the region, offering nuanced perspectives on its past and present. Through her research, she illuminates the complexities of historical narratives and the enduring impact of tradition on contemporary societies.
Under the Safavids (1501-1736 CE), Persia adopted Shi'ism as its official religion. The author explains how and why this specific brand of Shi'ism - urban and legally-based - was brought to the region by leading Arab 'Ulama from Ottoman Syria, and changed the face of the region till this day. číst celé