Know and Follow the Straight Path
Finding Common Ground between Sunnis and Shi’as
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Disputes between Sunnis and Shi'as are rooted in disagreements over the succession to Prophet Mohammad and the nature of leadership of the Islamic Ummah (community). The topic of succession and leadership has been an historic debate following the death of Prophet Mohammad. It is the intent of the author to come to an understanding as to how these differences can be resolved for the sake of unity within the Islamic arena.
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Muslims need a passion for unity. All Muslims believe and follow the Qur’an and Prophet Mohammad and highly respect and admire Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib. Yet despite similar traditions, there is a lack of unity because of an inaccurate understanding of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib’s vision and mission among many Muslims.
In Know and Follow the Straight Path: Finding Common Ground between Sunnis and Shi’as, author Tallal Alie Turfe, a champion of religious tolerance, explores the Qur’an and traditions to find the common ground and common principles between the Islamic schools of thought. He is a strong advocate of intrafaith dialogue that offers the chance for better understanding, collaboration, and partnership among all Muslims. This book is a road map for Muslims to trek the path of truth and certainty in the hope their efforts will lead to a genuine unity as they celebrate their differences as windows of opportunities. As they uproot ignorance with knowledge, they will learn to cooperate with each other.
The pledge to unity must begin within themselves, within their families, within their communities, and with each other. Know and Follow the Straight Path: Finding Common Ground between Sunnis and Shi’as provides the whys and hows necessary to winning that unity.
About the Author
Tallal Alie Turfe is president of Premier Health Group LLC and a management professor at several universities. He has published four other books on Islam and is a frequent speaker at the United Nations. Turfe and his wife, Neemat, have five children and twelve grandchildren and live in Northville, Michigan.