A vast collection of information that addresses Shi'a/Sunni inter-school related issues. An effort of the Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project Team
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Forty Hadith, An Exposition, Second Revised Edition
Detailed commentary on 40 selected traditions narrated through the Prophet (S) and his Ahl al-Bayt (a) on topics of ethics and spirituality, including jihad al-nafs. Second revised edition.
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Man and Universe
Man and faith, man and animals, knowledge and thought, monothesitic conception of the world, revelation and prophethood, man and the Holy Qur'an, society and history, Imamate and khilafat, and eter
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Peace and Jihad in Islam
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
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Islamic Teachings in Brief
This book, written in a relatively simple language, presents a summary of the teachings of Islam.
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The Hereafter (Ma'ad)
A detailed account of humanity’s experience of death, and the stages beyond it, including the status in one’s grave, Barzakh, the Day of Judgment (Qiyamah), and the final recourse in Heaven or Hell
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Philosophy Of Islam
Fundamental Islamic topics such as principles of religion, man, Iman (faith), definitive knowledge, monothesim of the Qur'an, name and attributes of God, guides of humanity, evolution, history, sel
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Selections from Usul al Kafi
Usul al-Kafi is the first part of al-Kulayni's al-Kafi that deals with themes of doctrinal and ethical significance in a systematic manner.
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Inquiries about Islam
An exchange of letters that took place between the Muslim scholar, Imam Muhammad Jawad Chirri, and Dr. Wilson H. Guertin, that led Dr. Guertin to accept Islam. Writes Dr.
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Fifty Lessons on Principles of Belief for Youths
This text contains fifty chapters, each containing an important lesson on the fundamental beliefs of our faith that are especially relevant for the youth of today.
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Discovering Islam
An introductory text on the fundamentals and spirit of Islam from a Shi’a perspective describing the basic principles as well as the common practices.
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A Shi'ite Anthology
A collection of sayings, sermons, prayers and writings that cover the three basic dimensions of Shi'ite tradition: 1. The Unity of God 2. The political, social and moral teachings and 3.
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Goal of Life
This text contains five lectures that revolve around God, as the ultimate Goal of Life, discussing about topics such as the goal of creation, individual and social ethics, human perfection and Isla
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Faith and Reason
Answers to a series of questions often asked by young Muslims growing up in Western societies.
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Self-knowledge
This book is an invitation to a journey, an interior journey of discovery in quest of a lost treasure containing the most precious jewels of the whole of creation.
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Islam and Nationalism
An analysis showing how far Islam and Nationalism are compatible. Some questions that are answered "Can an individual be a Muslim believer and a faithful nationalist at the same time?
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An Introduction to Ilm al-Kalam
The main doctrines of kalam (theology) and their subsequent modifications with special reference to Mu'tazilah, Asha'irah and Shi'ah schools of kalam.
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Islam: Faith, Practice & History
An introductory treatise on Islamic beliefs, laws and ethics as well as the early history of the faith in fifty lessons.
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Self-Recognition for Self-Improvement
In this book, Ayatullah Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi goes into the enlightening subject of self-development and acquiring spiritual perfection through the tool of self-knowledge and introspection.
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Elements of Islamic Studies
A greatly beneficial text book for students of all ages who wish to learn or review the basic fundamentals of Islamic studies.
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A Commentary on Prayer
This text explains in detail the meaning of Worship and Intention, as well as how different stages of worship are acquired.
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Principles of Faith (Usul al-Din)
This book contains both logical and textual proofs for the tenets and principles of Islam.
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Islam and the Question of Violence
Definition of violence in Islam, its role in Islamic Law, and whether Islam condones violence.
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History of Shi'ism: From the Advent of Islam up to the End of Minor Occultation
This text discusses how Shi'ism has been an integral and inseparable part of Islam from the time of the Holy Prophet (sa).
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The Revealer, The Messenger, The Message
Belief in God, His existence, and His attributes. Belief in the Messenger Prophet Muhammad (s) and in prophethood. Belief in the message Islam.
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Muhammad in the Mirror of Islam
Islam and other religions, importance of the individual, Islamic world view, equality, realism, knowledge and wisdom, and the spiritual path.
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The Roots of Religion
A book that explains the Usul al-Deen (Roots of Religion). It helps resolve questions and doubts in relation to God, Prophethood, Imamate, Death and Jugement Day.
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Mushaf Fatimah (a.s)
A detailed and thoroughly referenced text shedding light on what has been referenced in numerous Shi'a Hadith as "Mushaf Fatimah [a]" and "Mushaf Ali [a]".
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Rationality of Islam
Role of religion, its need and impact on human life. A short history of the lives of the leaders of Islam and a basic guide to administration according to principles of Islam.
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Islam and the Contemporary Man
This text titled "Islam and the Contemporary Man" discusses how Islam is a universal religion that can be applied in the modern day.
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The Mystery of Life
This book deals with a myriad of subjects related to human life: philosophy, mysticism, anthropology, cultures, arts, history and much more.
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A Shi'ite Creed
This text is a translation of one of the most important works of Shayh Saduq; it presents a summary of all of the core tenets of the Shi'ite creed.
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Man and Faith
This text authored by Martyr Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari aims to shed light on the relationships between man and animal, knowledge and faith, and explain the distinctions of religious faith, kinds
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Discovering Shi'i Islam
Discovering Shi’i Islam is a brief introduction to main issues related to Islam in general and Shi’i Islam in particular.
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Invitation to Islam
An excellent introduction to 'What is Islam?', the main Islamic beliefs and practices, religious texts, as well as other Islamic issues such as marriage, social life, women and law.
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Islamic Thought (Ma‘arif Islami) Book One
This text is the first book presented surrounding Islamic thought and theological topics and the concept of resurrection.
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Islam and Religious Pluralism
Liberalism and Pluralism, religious pluralism in the Qur'an and Islam.
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What Everyone Should Know about Islam
This book focuses on the principles of religion which are relevant to the thought and soul of human beings, reason and intellect follow it, and deeds and movement of human beings spring forth from
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Islamic Systems
Short introductory summaries of the various systems involved in the governance of a nation according to the Islamic perspective.
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Discursive Theology Volume 1
This text deals with a set of ideological and scholastic questions based upon Islamic theology from the perspective of Shī‘ah Imāmiyyah school of thought.
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Contemporary Topics of Islamic Thought
The essays presented by the author here were written in Iran over a period of about ten years (1989-1999).
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The Final Conclusion- Your Journey to Certainty
This text is directed to everyone; those who are looking for the Right Path, those who are lost and who need spiritual guidance, and also those who have already identified the true path but would l
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Pioneer Culture to the Rescue of Mankind - An Introduction to Islamic Culture
This book was written by late Allamah Muhammad Taqi Ja’fari.
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Fundamentals of Islamic Thought: God, Man and the Universe
In this text Ayatullah Mutahhari discusses Islamic thought on topics such as "Man & Faith", “The Worldview of Tawhid”, “Philosophy” & "Spiritualism" to clarify matters and resolve problem
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Islam and the Modern Age
The way of nature, Islam and the needs of every epoch, Islamic approach to law, the natural man, fixed and flexible laws.
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Freedom, The Unstated Facts and Points
In this text, Ayatullah Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi explains the different kinds of freedom in great detail.
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Our Belief
This text presents a summary of the Islamic principles and commandments emphasizing some specialties on the Shi'a sect.
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Simplified Islamic Laws for Young Adults
Condensed version of the Islamic Laws in accordance with Ayatullah al-`Uzma al-Hajj ash-Shaykh Lutfullah as-Safi al-Gulpaygani.All basic topics have been discussed in detail with all common rulings
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Islamic Thought (Ma‘arif Islami) Book Two
This text is the second of two books and it analyzes the concept of prophethood and Imamate.
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Religion of Mercy
This text presents commentary discussions by the honorable Marja' Grand Ayatullah Makarim Shirazi which examines the religion of Islam and highlights the concepts of clemency which is are analyzed
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History and Human Evolution (Lecture I of II)
Man's historical and social evolution, evolution of history, human relationships, role of Prophets in evolution, and the concept of Bada' (Divine revision).
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Shiite Islam: Orthodoxy or Heterodoxy?
In this text, Luis Alberto Vittor clearly explains the essence of Shi'ite Islam on its own.
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The Emendation of A Shi‘ite Creed
This text is a translation of Tashihu 'l-I‘tiqad of Abu ‘Abdillah, Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Nu‘man, Known as ash-Shaykh al-Mufid (336/948 or 338/950 – 413/1022)
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The Qur'an in Islam, its Impact and Influence on the Life of Muslims
The book, although short, distills many volumes into its pages and is like the synopsis of a major commentary.
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On the Shore of Contemplation, Volume 1
This text is a response to some inquiries about the nature and role of the Governance of the Jurist (Wilayatul Faqih).
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Tenets of Islam
Short passages on numerous Islamic beliefs, including God, Prophethood, Imamate, and the Day of Judgement
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Principles of the Shi’ite Creed
A brief and concise text about the primary principles of the Islamic beliefs to familiarize themselves and their acquaintances with them.
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Introduction to Kitab al-Irshad
This text is an introduction to Kitab al-Irshad written by Shaykh al-Mufid which covers the topics of Imamate and the different Shi'ah Sects.
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A History of Muslim Philosophy Volume 1, Book 2
A Compendium of articles on the History of Muslim Philosophy. In this book: Advent Of Islam, Fundamental Teachings Of The Qur'an
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Four Californian Lectures
The transcript of four lectures delivered by Allamah Sayyid Saeed Akhtar Rizvi in California regarding Islam's true nature and it's perception in the West.
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Need for Religion
Allamah Sayyid Sa'eed Akhtar Rizvi explains in depth a question we are often faced with today; why is there a need for religion?
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Revelation and Salvation Towards an Islamic View Of History
Revelation as a relationship of intense involvement of God in human history and of man in the divine challenge as God's viceregent (khalifa) in the earth.
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What A Muslim Should Know and Believe
This text, although brief and simple, is a comprehensive and detailed exposition of the main articles of Faith and all the dos and don’ts of Islam.
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Divine Revelation, Human Reason and Science
The role of knowledge, method of reasoning, reasoning and revelation, and instances of harmony between revelation and reason.
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An Introduction to Islam
An introductory text describing the basic tenets of the Islamic faith
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Science and the Muslim Ummah
What appears here is also available in book form titled The Holy Quran and the Science of Nature published by Global Academic Publishing at Binghamton University.
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An Introduction to the Emendation of A Shi‘ite Creed
This text is an introduction to the Book Tashihu 'l-I‘tiqad of Abu ‘Abdillah, Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Nu‘man, Known as ash-Shaykh al-Mufid. (336/948 or 338/950 – 413/1022)
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Repentance: The Cradle of Mercy
This book before you is a memorandum of more than twenty meetings filled with moral teachings from those Tuesday nights, nights that bring good and beautiful memories.
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Theocracy and Democracy
Theocracy and Democracy in Islam, includes discussion of Shura (Consensus)
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History and Human Evolution (Lecture II of II)
Man's historical and social evolution, evolution of history, human relationships, role of Prophets in evolution, and the concept of Bada' (Divine revision).
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82 Questions
This text attempts to answer modern challenges to Islamic positions; it begins with an exposition of the five Usool-e-deen (roots of religion) and continues by giving answers from the Islamic tradi
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Immigration and Jihad
This booklet is a record of a series of lectures the late author had delivered in gatherings held in Tehran for the annual commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s.).
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How to Become Better Muslims PowerPoint Presentation
An interactive presentation for youth of all ages which tries to get kids to ask questions such as Why are you here? Why were you created? What is the goal of life? And Where are you going?
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Islam and Nationalism: A Theoretical Point of View Part 2
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.
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Types of Unity in the Quran and Fundamental Causes of Disunity
Types of Unity in the Qur’an and Fundamental Causes of Disunity Ustadh Muhammad Wa’idh Zadeh Khurasani, Director, World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought Translated by Salim S.
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Simplified Islamic Laws for Youth and Young Adults
Condensed version of the Islamic Laws in accordance with Ayatollah al-Uzma Seestani.
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Teach Yourself Islamic Ideology
Teach Yourself Islamic Ideology contains various lessons with the aim of getting a better and thorough understanding of Islamic Ideology at 360° degrees.
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Evolution of Man
In this book, Ayatullah Mutahhari discusses the social, historical and technical evolution of man, also discussing the interesting aspect of man's future evolution.
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Repentance as Demolition and Reconstruction
This book explores the true meaning of repentance and guides on how to achieve it.
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Shafa’at, Intercession
This book explains the concept of Intercession in the light of the Holy Quran and Narrations.
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The Qur’an and Hadith
This text is an extensive examination that starts off by explaining what revelations mean, how they happened at the time of the Prophet sawaws and how they happened at the time of the Jewish and th
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What is True Success? Excerpts from Peak of Eloquence (Nahjul Balagha)
Nahjul Balagha, the Peak of Eloquence, is a collection of 239 sermons, 79 letters, and 489 sayings of Imam Ali (a.s.).
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Islamic Way of Life
This book presents in a simplified manner what the Islamic way of life should be, how to build a life following the shari'a and the Qur'an, how the spiritual, economic and political life should loo
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The General Pattern of Islamic Thought in The Qur'an
This book is a collection of speeches delivered by Ayatollah Khamene’i in 1974, 1353 AH.
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The Image of God in the Qur’an
The image of God as presented in the Qur’an is one that speaks of Him in personal terms. God has a personal relationship with every individual.
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Lessons about Allah, Prophethood and the Prophet of Islam, Justice, Leadership (Imamate) and Resurrection
This text contains important lessons on the fundamental beliefs of Islam that should be the bases of Islamic knowledge of our youth: God, Prophethood and the Prophet of Islam, Justice, Leadership (
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Who is the Law Maker?
This study aims to provide a clear vision and present in its true perspective the thought and position of the Muslim individual about the law and the law maker.
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A Journey To The Fact
This book tries to answer some serious questions and respond to related doubts concerning faith and belief in God. It also discusses the reasons why some religious people let others go astray.
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Parables: Important Questions – Simple Answers
Hujjat Al Islam Mohsin Qara’ati in his televised program Lessons from the Quran is using parables and similes, which has been a very successful method of getting the message of understanding across
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Islamic Bioethics: A General Scheme
No doubt life in its all forms enjoys a very high status in Islam. Human life is one of the most sacred creatures of God.
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Divinely Inspired Scientific Observation
This is an extract from the hadith of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (a) narrated by his companion Mufaddal on the creation of human beings, animal kingdom, environment and natural disasters.
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Islamic Doctrines Simplified
Simple passages on Islamic beliefs about God, Prophethood and the Day of Judgement.
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Islam and Nationalism: A Theoretical Point of View, Part 1
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.
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Elements of Unity
This text argues that the elements of unity are essential to the human condition and are aplenty. It enumerates these elements and elucidates the Quranic basis for them.
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Miracles and the Principle of Causality: Christian and Shi’a Perspectives
Miracles have always been a controversial issue, both in theology, philosophy, and science.
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The Radiance of the Secrets of Prayer
In this text, Muhsin Qara'ati explains in detail the meaning of Worship and Intention, as well as how different stages of worship are acquired.
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The Core of Islam
The aim of this work is to guide Muslims, especially youths, giving clear answers to many commonly asked questions, in order to replace bewilderment with the clarity that comes from profound study
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Islamic Culture and Religious Education (For pupils)
This book is a compilation of lessons children learn that connect them both to the science and religious fields of knowledge.
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Onto The Right Path
It is well known that people in the era of our Prophet (S) were attracted to Islam due to the truthfulness and righteousness of our Prophet (S).
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Man and the Formation of Social Life According to Tafsir Al-Mizan
This article investigates the viewpoint of Allamah Tabatabai on the characteristics of man, particularly his social life, the origin of the human society, and man's tendency to establish social jus
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Inner and Outer Beauty in Islam: An Introduction
This article expounds on the importance of inner and outer beauty in Islam by using verses from the Qur'an and narrations from the Ahlul Bayt.
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An Inquiry into Intercession
Intercession (shafa‘ah), the act of an intercessor when he asks God for forgiveness and help on behalf of sinners, is of two types: generative and legislative.
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