Narration of Ghadir

Historical Resonance

The aftermath of Ghadir reverberated through subsequent Islamic history. The schism between Shia and Sunni communities can be traced, in part, to differing interpretations of this event. The Shia perspective posits that Ghadir Khumm marks the point of division where the rightful successors to the Prophet were made clear, whereas Sunni narratives often downplay the event’s implications on leadership succession. This divergence begs the question: what are the deeper motivations behind these differing perceptions?

Sociopolitical Dimensions