A short text that discusses the various facets of "Jihãd" according to the Qur'an, and addresses the issues raised by critics who quote Qur'anic verses to argue that Islam is intrinsically non-peac
This book originated in a series of lectures given at Najaf between January 21 and February 8, 1970. Three major points emerge from the lectures.
Slavery in ancient times, Christianity and slavery, Islam attacks slavery, slaves in the history of Islam, the Negro slavery, and the abolition of slavery.
This article is part of the author's dissertation on "The Islamic Political Theory of Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr of Iraq." He is a Visiting Scholar at the Center of Near Eastern Studies, UCLA.
This text, prepared and published by Al-Ghadeer Center for Islamic Studies and translated by Hamid S.
The first of two volumes of the renowned and comprehensive text on Islamic political theory by Ayatullah Misbah Yazdi, dealing with the importance of recognizing Islam as the basis of any just poli
This text titled "Islam and the Contemporary Man" discusses how Islam is a universal religion that can be applied in the modern day.
This work contains a number of speeches, articles, books, and question-and-answer sessions of the erudite professor, Haḍrat Ayatullah Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi (may his sublime presence endure), w
The volume is a discussion on ethics and its relation to politics from the viewpoint of Imam Khomeini. The discussions in this book are presented in three parts.
This booklet covers some popular Islamic Economic topics, in a short and lucid style, in order to meet the need of young Muslims who want to know the basic Islamic concepts of economy.
What is terrorism? Why does it happen? Islamic response to terrorism and oppression in the world.
A discussion of the mutual services of Islam and Iran, the revival of the Persian language, and the Iranian choice of Shi'i Islam.
The battle at Karbala is a well-known tragedy in human history. It is not fiction or legend but a historical fact.
About Allamah Iqbal's Poetry on the Islamic Society, Revolution, Tawhid & Prophethood.
The second of two volumes of the renowned and comprehensive text on Islamic political theory by Ayatullah Misbah Yazdi, dealing with the importance of recognizing Islam as the basis of any just pol
Martyr Murtada Mutahhari's introduction to his book 'The Mutual Services of Islam and Iran' detailing the difference between the concept of Nationalism in the West and the Islamic Nationhood
Contradictions in the concept of Arab Nationalism, and an explanation of its major positions.
A detailed paper by Ibrahim Amini on the Foreign Policy of an Islamic State.
A discussion of the negative imagery of Islam in the West. The Orient and Orientalism. Medieval Phantasms of Sex and Violence .
An article from the journal al-Tawhid, on the importance of the problem of World Views, taking into consideration the Philosophical, Scientific and Metaphysical views.
In this paper, the author refers to scientific and socio-political role of Khajah Nasir al-Din Tusi in one of the most critical eras of Islamic history and examines some of the controversies that e
This text presents the ideal Islamic government in the eyes of Imam 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) through his letter to Malik Al Ashtar.
This article revolves around certain presuppositions, themes, and theories related to a selected number of Western writings on Islamic resurgence in the modern Arab world.
A lecture by the wife of the former PM of Iran on the beauty of concealment. The movement to abolish the hijab, and the message of hijab.
A collection of basic notions concerning the world and our way of considering it.
An analysis of the Western world as seen from the point of view of a Muslim scholar.
This text is a detailed and well-referenced reply to the booklet “What is Shi’aism?” which has been printed in Nairobi and distributed throughout East Africa by the Wahhabis, in order to spread dis
A study of the status of Islam in the Iberian world (Spain, Portugal and Latin America)
The text of the political and religious testament of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran,' Imam Khomeini
This book is an extension and elaboration of four lectures from fall 1987 in the hall of the Contemporary Arts Museum.
Ahmad Jannati writes about Legislation in an Islamic State detailing the concept from time of The Prophet (saww), its importance in today's society and role of Ijtihad in legislation
In this paper, the author examines the position of nationalism in Islam and whether or not it prevents Islam from fulfilling its role in developing a just society.
This text authored by Mohsen Mohammadi Araghi which addresses the topics of freewill and causality in contemporary Islamic and western philosophy and the theory of moral obligation.
“Are you Free or Slave?” covers the foremost factor “belief” and the ground of its formation in men, is the outcome of lectures that the esteemed author has delivered in the session of a group of u
This book is on the issues of imprisonment and related matters, the author discusses in some details the disadvantages of imprisonments and its harmful effects, and therefore the need to reduce the
This book gives a detailed account of the two types of Wahhabis: Moderate and Extremist; and explains the reasons why Wahabism is at the crossroads.
The End of Islamic Spain, including Dates, names and Places
This text analyses the issue of Human Rights from an Islamic perspective.
This booklet is about economic distribution in Islam, it gives an analysis on the current economic system of Islam and presents solutions to the economic problems in Islamic communities.
Authority and Qualifications of the Head of an Islamic Government
This text authored by Ayatullah Tashkiri focuses on human rights and their conceptual development, and compares the texts of the universal and Islamic declaration of human rights.
The link between the theological seminary and the university is a blessed phenomenon which bears significant and numerous wholesome fruits.
What is feminism? What does it have in common with Islam? What is the position of the Islamic law regarding the feminist issues? What is considered oppression from Islamic point of view?
Why do you need a System of Wilayat? What are the effects of a Fironic system on a society? What current system are you living your live?
This book aims to establish a suitable method of communication with Wahhabis to familiarize them with Shi‘ism, and to prepare a proper ground for their conversion to the school of thought of the Ho
Today's world, plagued by war and greed, and media are inundated by the issues pertaining to human rights.
In this paper, the author examines the position of nationalism in Islam and whether or not it prevents Islam from fulfilling its role in developing a just society.
This text offers us a short and comprehensive history of how Muslims Scientists have made a contribution to the advancement of science.
The following is a transcript of a lecture delivered by the respected scholar on June 4, 2009 on the occasion of the death anniversary of Imam Khumayni in Qom, Iran.
This part of the series expands on the quality of the people during this time, including their intellectual condition and scientific and technological advancements.
Along the years many books have been written about the significance of the events that took place in Karbala.
The International Day of Quds is commemorated throughout the world since 1979 on the call of Imam Khomeini [ra] after the success of Islamic Revolution in Iran.
The present book is a remarkable attempt to underline the importance of man's contribution to society.
This text discusses about women's rights, women's personality and Islam's view of women differs a great deal from the realization of the actual value which Islam gives to human beings, and to women
This article describes the geographical expansion of Islam, the progress of Islamic civilization with its advances in areas such as medicine, physics, astronomy, and history, as well as its impact
This series will offer a basic overview of the concept of the 'End of Times' from the viewpoint of the dominant world religions, as well as the Islamic perspective using the Qur'an and hadith as so
Ayatollah Beheshti, one of the helping hands of Imam Khomeini in the Iranian Islamic Revolution, has delivered along his life many lectures.
This is a collection of Quranic verses and Ahadith of Masumeen (a) about Oppression, Oppressed and Oppressor.
This is a beautiful tribute to a great martyr, Dr. Mostafa Chamran.
International Humanitarian Law is a body of laws enacted in the four conventions of Geneva in 1949 and the two annexed protocols in 1977 but they can be found in fundamental principles of religions
The Palestine and The Day of Quds - A glance at the history through stamps of 24 countries.
As large numbers of Muslims continue to establish themselves in the West, they inevitably have to deal with the challenge of secularism.