Title: Very Difficult Read, Did Not Explain Sunni-Shia Antagonism
Product review: The reformation of Christianity was a violent argument that engulfed Europe in war for more than a century - even continuing to almost the present in Northern Ireland. Thus, one should not expect Islam to resolve its differences quickly - so says Reza Aslan. On the other hand, with the exception of Northern Ireland, Christianity put this behind it long, long ago.Because of the variability of the Arabic language, wildly different translations of the Quran exist. This problem has been compounded by additions and changes imposed by those with high religious status among his successors. Thus, what Aslan contends were the original views of Muhammed have been substantially "updated" - most particularly regarding how women are treated.I was very disappointed by the book's failure to shed light on the intense antagonism now shared between Sunnis and Shias in Iraq.
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