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Parable and politics in early Islamic history
Abu Bakr : the moment of confirmation -- 'Umar b. al-Khaṭṭāb : a saga of law and conquest -- 'Uthman : the challenge of innovation -- The road to civil war : issues and boundaries -- 'Ali : in the image of the prophets -- From caliphate to kingship : 'Umar's reign and future changes -- Appendix 1: Abu Mikhnaf's account of the Saqifa of Banu Sa'ida -- Appendix 2: The succession to 'Umar -- Appendix 3: Manushihr's declaration -- Glossary.
Includes bibliographical references and index