Analyses the narrative function of Khārijism in 9th- and 10th-century Islamic historiography

The Kharijites were the first sectarian movement in Islamic history, a rebellious splinter group that separated itself from mainstream Muslim society and set ab

How did Islam arise from the obscurity of seventh century Arabia to the headlines of the 21st century? This introduction answers that question; exploring the cu

Analyses the narrative function of Khārijism in 9th- and 10th-century Islamic historiography

This book traces the journey of new Muslims as they joined the early Islamic community and articulated their identities within it. It focuses on Muslims of slav