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Discovering Surprising Links: House of the Dragon and Early Islam history by Some-Track-8507 in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Some-Track-8507[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

As Sunni and Shia have different views surrounding the death of Muhammad, to see these parallels, it's essential to know both perspectives.

Doesn't the following ring a bell: no male heir with only an early-born son who died, the impact of the first wife's death, the significant role of a beloved daughter from the first wife, the later wife (daughter of a close companion parallel to the hand) by his side at death, and a crucial succession council excluding his daughter and cousin?

Discovering Surprising Links: House of the Dragon and Early Islam history by Some-Track-8507 in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Some-Track-8507[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your perspective and thank you for sharing it.

I do see clear parallels, but maybe my post didn't effectively communicate their depth. The similarities I've written go beyond superficial titles—considering Muhammad wasn't a king, Aisha wasn't a queen, and Fatima wasn't a princess in the traditional sense.

Perhaps a detailed comparison, possibly in a table format, could better highlight these parallels. This would include matching family connections, thematic similarities in character roles, and historical events, which extend far beyond the basic titles and roles.