{"title":"Hassan Abbas","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Hassan Abbas, a respected scholar and author known for his insightful contributions to understanding complex historical and geopolitical landscapes. With a focus on Biography \u0026amp; Memoir and History \u0026amp; Military genres, Abbas's books delve deep into significant figures and pivotal events that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Prophet's Heir\u003c\/em\u003e offers a compelling exploration of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a crucial figure in Islamic history. Abbas skilfully unveils the life and legacy of Ali, providing readers with an engaging narrative that blends historical detail with thoughtful analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Return of the Taliban\u003c\/em\u003e, Hassan Abbas sheds light on the resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan. This book combines rigorous research with Abbas’s expert perspective, offering a comprehensive account of the contemporary challenges faced by the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or a reader keen on understanding the dynamics of the modern world, Hassan Abbas's works promise to enrich your knowledge with their depth and scholarly acumen. Explore this collection and embark on a captivating literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-prophets-heir-by-hassan-abbas-9780300229455","title":"The Prophet's Heir","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe life and legacy of one of Mohammad’s closest confidants and Islam’s patron saint: Ali ibn Abi Talib\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Prophet's Heir\u003c\/em\u003e is praised by Reza Aslan, author of \u003cem\u003eZealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth\u003c\/em\u003e, as “The best biography of Ali I’ve ever read.” Dr. Akbar Ahmed of \u003cem\u003eAlBilad\u003c\/em\u003e also notes, “For Muslims, this book is a must, for non-Muslims, it is essential reading in order to understand the correct history and true spirit of Islam.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAli ibn Abi Talib is arguably the single most important spiritual and intellectual authority in Islam after Prophet Mohammad. Through his teachings and leadership as the fourth caliph, Ali nourished Islam. However, Muslims remain divided on whether he was supposed to be Mohammad’s political successor, making him a polarizing figure in Islamic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHassan Abbas provides a nuanced, compelling portrait of this towering yet divisive figure and the origins of sectarian division within Islam. He reveals how, after Mohammad, Ali assumed the spiritual mantle of Islam to spearhead the movement that the prophet had led. While Ali’s teachings about wisdom, justice, and selflessness continue to be cherished by both Shia and Sunni Muslims, his pluralist ideas have been buried under sectarian agendas and power politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Abbas argues, Ali’s legacy and message stand against those of ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and the Taliban.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855887814892,"sku":"9780300229455","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24292293482294.jpg?v=1759281966"},{"product_id":"the-return-of-the-taliban-by-hassan-abbas-9780300278712","title":"The Return of the Taliban","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first account of the new Taliban—showing who they are, what they want, and how they differ from their predecessors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/em\u003e Staffers' Favourite Book of 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the fall of Kabul in 2021, the Taliban have effective control of Afghanistan—a scenario few Western commentators anticipated. But after a twenty-year-long bitter war against the Republic of Afghanistan, reestablishing control is a complex procedure. What is the Taliban's strategy now that they've returned to power?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking new account, Hassan Abbas examines the resurgent Taliban as ruptures between moderates and the hardliners in power continue to widen. The group is now facing debilitating threats—from humanitarian crises to the Islamic State in Khorasan—but also engaging on the world stage, particularly with China and central Asian states. Making considered use of sources and contacts in the region, and offering profiles of major Taliban leaders, \u003cem\u003eThe Return of the Taliban\u003c\/em\u003e is the essential account of the movement as it develops and consolidates its grasp on Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000814485740,"sku":"9780300278712","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24784863482294.jpg?v=1763306786"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/hassan-abbas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}