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
Muta', Temporary Marriage in Islamic Law
A description of the legal situation of mut'a / mutah in Shi'ism and the origin of this divergence between Sunni and Shi'i law on temporary marriage
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Then I was Guided
An autobiographical account of Sayed Tijani's search for knowledge, which aims to remove some of the barriers that exist between the schools of thought of the ahl-as-Sunnah and the shi'a by clearin
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Peshawar Nights
Transcript of dialogues between Sunni scholars and Shi'i author, about major topics relating to Shi'ism including the death of the Prophet (s), successorship, companions, infallibility, Muta' (temp
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Hadith al-Thaqalayn
A study of the tawatur, or the multiplicity of sources and narrators that verify the authenticity of Hadith al-Thaqalayn, when the Messenger of Allah (s) said: "Verily, I am leaving behind two prec
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The Shi'ah are the real Ahlul-Sunnah
An inquiry of an explorer of the truth into the delicate yet essential question of: "Who is best qualified to the claim of being a follower of Islam's Prophet in spirit and in practice?"
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Inquiries About Shi'a Islam
An excellent introduction to the major doctrines of Shi'i Islam, including an explanation of the Ahlul Bayt, infallibility, intercession, dissimulation, companions and wives of the Prophet, and oth
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To Be With the Truthful
An extension of the book "Then I was Guided" by the same author, with the purpose of elaborating with further evidence on the truthfulness of Shia beliefs.
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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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Al-Nass Wal-Ijtihad, Text and Interpretation
The Text Al-Nass Wal-Ijtihad deals with the judgments and verdicts that the author has collected, through his wide research, which have been innovated by famous companions of the Prophet (S) and by
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Ask Those Who Know
A discussion by a former Sunni scholar on the Prophet, the Ahlul Bayt, some of the companions of the Prophet, and Sunni books of hadith. By the author of 'Then I was Guided'.
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The Emergence of Shi'ism and the Shi'ites
The relation between the ideological and the theological realms in Islam.
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A New Analysis of Wahhabi Doctrines
A text that examines fundamental Wahhabi beliefs in comparison to those of the Ahlus Sunnah and the Shi`ah.
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On The Khilafah Of ‘Ali Over Abu Bakr
This text provides evidence for the Caliphate of Imam Ali (AS) over Abu Bakr using differents Traditions such as Hadith Al-Wilayah,Hadith Al-Tawliyah, and Hadith Al-Wirathah.
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Al-Muraja'at
A series of letters debating Shi'i and Sunni beliefs between the late Shi'i scholar Sharaf al-Din, and the late Sunni scholar and head of Al-Azhar university of that time, Al-Shaykh Salim al-Bishri
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Black Thursday
The text authored by Muhammad Al Tijani Al Samawi presents an english translation of the famous event of Raziyyat Yawm al-Khamees, known as Black Thursday which took place in the last days before t
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The Wahhabia Movement: The True Image
This text, prepared and published by Al-Ghadeer Center for Islamic Studies and translated by Hamid S.
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Taqiyyah
What is Taqiyah? When can it be used? Best way to perform taqiyah, and when it is not allowed.
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Nikah Al-Mut’ah, Zina or Sunnah?
All the Sahabah – including Abu Bakr and ‘Umar - considered mut’ah to be halal throughout the lifetime of the Prophet, and throughout the rule of Abu Bakr.
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Truth About Shia Ithna Ashari Faith
As'ad Wahid al-Qasim is a seeker of the truth who tried hard to reach it very bitterly till Allah guided him to the Straight Path.
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Spurious Arguments about the Shia
Shias have been accustomed to receiving accusations and having to put up with them.
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Brief Commentary On Hadeeth Al-Kisaa (Tradition of the Cloak)
This text presents a brief commentary for the valuable and well-known Hadith Al Kisaa’ that is commonly narrated by all schools of thought.
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The Shiites Under Attack
Numerous accusations against the beliefs and practices of the Shi'ites, and their answers. Includes discussions on the revelation of the Qur'an, Ibn Saba, and the companions of the Prophet (s).
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The Role of Ijtihad in Legislation
Definitions of 'mujtahid' and 'ijtihad'. Ijtihad in Sunni and Shi'i traditions. Akhbarism in the Imamiyyah Tradition.
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Shiism in Sunnism
A discussion providing evidence of Shi'a ideology and practice from the Quran & Sunni sources.
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The Quran: Its Protection from Alteration
This text deals with the appearance of forged ahadith, and the Sunni vs Shi'i attitudes towards such hadith and supposed alterations in the Qur'an.
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Wilayah, the Station of the Master
This text is a detailed study of the different meanings of the word Wilayah.
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Beliefs: Did the Prophet (s) Appoint a Successor
This tract presents a summary of the sources relating to the event of Ghadir Khumm demonstrating that the Prophet did indeed appoint a successor in his lifetime.
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Mikyalul Makarim Fee Fawaaid ad-Duaa Lil Qai’m vol. 1
This text titled "Mikyalul Makarim" authored by Ayatullah Sayyid Muhammad Taqi Musawi Isfahani is a two-part book about the perfection of morals among the benefits of praying for our 12th Living Im
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The Fourteen Luminaries of Islam
Biography of Prophet Muhammad (S), Hadhrat Fatimah Zahra (as), and the Twelve Holy Imams (as)
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Glimpses of Shiism in the Musnad of Ibn Hanbal
The Musnad of ibn Hanbal is considered among the most comprehensive and early collections of hadīth of the Sunni sect.
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Mikyalul Makarim Fee Fawaaid ad-Duaa Lil Qai’m vol. 2
This text titled "Mikyalul Makarim" authored by Ayatullah Sayyid Muhammad Taqi Musawi Isfahani is a two-part book about the perfection of morals among the benefits of praying for our 12th Living Im
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Kamaaluddin wa Tamaamun Ni’ma Vol. 1
Now it is about 12 centuries passed from Imam Mahdi's hidden life, and the bothering time of his hidden life will continue up to his reappearance.
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Book Review: Modern Political Islamic Thought
Book Review of Hamid Enayet's 'Modern Islamic Political Thought' in which the author gives an account of Shi'ite political thought, and the differences between Shi'i and Sunni views on state, calip
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Sunnah, from Shia and Sunni Viewpoints
Differing viewpoints on the character of the communication of the Sunnah and the Prophet's statements to the Islamic community and its transmission, and secondly, the method of accessing the Sunnah
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Tasawwuf the Meeting Point of Tashayyu and Tasannun
This text introduces the idea that Sufism is the meeting point of the Shia and Sunni schools of thought, suggesting unity of these sects.
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Imam Al Mahdi, The Twelfth Khalifah In The Sahih Sunni Ahadith
Who is the Mahdi of Islam? According to both Sunni and Shi'i Muslims, the "guided one" will rise during the end times to conquer all nations.
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The Role of Reason in Ijtihad
Ash'ari and Mu'tazali beliefs in the role of reason. Qiyas in legislation. The Shi'ite position.
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Kamaaluddin wa Tamaamun Ni’ma Vol. 2
Now it is about 12 centuries passed from Imam Mahdi's hidden life, and the bothering time of his hidden life will continue up to his reappearance.
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Completion of Argument
This book covers almost all the major objections of scholars of Ahlul Sunnat on Shia Beliefs and customs.
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Shiism in Relation to Various Islamic Sects
A discussion of how Shi'ism is viewed in other Sects.
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Beliefs: Why Follow the Family of the Prophet (s)
Why should the Ahlul-bayt or family of the Prophet (saw) be followed? Who is included in the Ahlul-bayt? A brief text that delves into these questions with textual proofs.
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Sects of Islam
This book discusses briefly but very clearly about those subjects that are not agreed among the Muslims and that are the causes of the appearance of different sects of Islam.
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Mutual Respect & Peaceful Co-Existence Among Muslim
The views of our leading mujtahideen, compiled in this booklet, are guidelines for us to follow the example of the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.).
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The Role of Holy Imams (a.s.) in the Revival of Religion Vol. 1
The series of lectures delivered by Allamah Sayyid Murtadha al-Askari on discussion of the principle matters concerning veracious Islam.
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The Role of Holy Imams (a.s.) in the Revival of Religion Vol. 2
The series of lectures delivered by Allamah Sayyid Murtadha al-Askari on discussion of the principle matters concerning veracious Islam.
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Wahhabis Fitna Exposed
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
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The Life of Imam Al-Mahdi
This book is the biography of the Twelfth Imam, Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi (a.s.), also referred to as the Qaim of Aale Muhammad, the Awaited Imam (a.s.) and the Last of the Successors.
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The Role of Holy Imams (a.s.) in the Revival of Religion Vol. 3
The series of lectures delivered by Allamah Sayyid Murtadha al-Askari on discussion of the principle matters concerning veracious Islam.
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The Faith of the Imamiyyah Shi'ah
The book is an attempt to present a general and throughout outline of the doctrines, practices and history of Twelver Shi'ah Islam.
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A Study of Sunni and Shii Traditions Concerning Tahrif Part 1
In this text, a three-part series written by Rasul Ja'fariyan, the author analyzes traditions from Sunni and Shia sources regarding Tahrif (alterations), also from semantic and textual point of vie
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Hadith Al-Thaqalayn, the Deposed Will of the Last Prophet to Humanity
This research work addresses all four Sunni positions on the hadiths, with particular emphasis on the claims and submissions of Ibn Taymiyyah.
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A Study of Sunni and Shii Traditions Concerning Tahrif Part 3
In this text, a three-part series written by Rasul Ja'fariyan, the author analyzes traditions from Sunni and Shia sources regarding Tahrif (alterations), also from semantic and textual point of vie
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Backgrounds of Political Thought in Shi‘ism and Sunnism
This book is an extension and elaboration of four lectures from fall 1987 in the hall of the Contemporary Arts Museum.
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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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A Critical Assessment of Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
This text studies Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim and some of the traditions they contain, in order to make it clear that the traditions are not necessarily authentic (Sahih) just because they are c
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Wahabism At The Crossroads
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.
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The Five Schools of Islamic Law
This work on the Shariah or Islamic Law offers a comparative study of the Divine Law that, according to authentic Islamic doctrines, embodies the Will of God in society.
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The Truth about the 'Companions'
The present study aims to critically asses the tradition ascribed to the Holy Prophet known as Hadith al-Nujum that narrates the following:
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A Study of Sunni and Shii Traditions Concerning Tahrif Part 2
In this text, a three-part series written by Rasul Ja'fariyan, the author analyzes traditions from Sunni and Shia sources regarding Tahrif (alterations), also from semantic and textual point of vie
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Fabricated Traditions
The author discusses traditions about caliphs relating their names in order; he proves that such traditions are fabricated and forged by studying various chains of these kinds of traditions availab
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Shi’ite Islam: Orthodoxy Or Heterodoxy? Second Amended and Amplified Edition
This book addresses many essential issues concerning the split between the followers of Ahlul Bayt and the followers of Ahlul Sunnah.
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Manner of Awaiting
"Manner of Awaiting" is a small collection of people's responsibilities which are gathered to remind us of our duties while waiting for the reappearance of the Hidden Imam, Imam al-Hujja, al-Qa’im,
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Marriage according to the Five Schools of Islamic Law
This work on the Shariah or Islamic Law offers a comparative study of the Divine Law that, according to authentic Islamic doctrines, embodies the Will of God in society.
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Ghadir as Narrated by Ahlul Bayt (a.s.)
The present work is about the event of Ghadir as Narrated by the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.). It studies briefly the Ghadir narrations in Shiite works compiled by Shiite Mujtaheeds.
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A Probe into the History of Hadith
Sayyid Murtadha al-Askari, the renowned scholar, has very ably made a probe into the History of the delicate institution of Hadith and very ably unveiled the picture of the institution of Hadith in
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Islamic Unity and Happiness
What is Islamic unity? Is it the use of a common ground of beliefs? Is it giving up some of the differences different sects have?
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A Strife-free Dialogue (A Step towards Understanding)
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
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A Distortion in Thaqalain Tradition
Thaqalain tradition is a famous and well-known tradition that is reported by [both] Sunnites and Shiites. Hundreds of prominent narrators have narrated this tradition.
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Hajj (The Islamic Pilgrimage), According to the Five Schools of Islamic Law
This work on the Shariah or Islamic Law offers a comparative study of the Divine Law that, according to authentic Islamic doctrines, embodies the Will of God in society.
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Proximity amongst Islamic Schools of Thought: A necessity for Muslims in the Contemporary Era
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Verse of Purification in the Light of Quran & Hadith
At a time when our religion is being attacked from all sides, sectarian division appearing so often, here comes a booklet that underlines the fact that in many instances both Sunni and Shi'a source
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Hadith al-Kisa, The Narration of the Cloak
The Tradition of the Cloak, or Hadith al-Kisa’, is a narrative of an incident where the Prophet Muhammad assembled Hasan, Husayn, Ali, and Fatima under his cloak.
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Light on the Muhammadan Sunnah or Defence of the Hadith
Throughout history many false ahadith were ascribed to our holy Prophet (S).
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Prayer (Salat), According to the Five Islamic Schools of Law
This work on the Shariah or Islamic Law offers a comparative study of the Divine Law that, according to authentic Islamic doctrines, embodies the Will of God in society.
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Divorce according to the Five Schools of Islamic Law
This work on the Shariah or Islamic Law offers a comparative study of the Divine Law that, according to authentic Islamic doctrines, embodies the Will of God in society.
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Imam Sadiq: Role Model for Humanity, Part 1
This article includes a brief biography of the life of Imam Sadiq, his revered conduct, and his deep knowledge in jurisprudence; it also delves into the state of the Shi'as during his time as well
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Prohibition of Two Lawful Pleasures: A Critical Assessment of Prohibition of Mut'a of Hajj and Mut'a Marriage
This book represents an amazing effort by Ayatullah Sayyid Ali Husaini Milani in providing proof that the so called traditions regarding the two lawful pleasures: mut'a of Hajj and mut'a of marriag
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From Resolution to Revolution, the Message of Ashura
Along the years many books have been written about the significance of the events that took place in Karbala.
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Building of Tombs In the Light of Qur’an & Hadith
There are many issues that have divided the Muslim ummah.
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The Formation of the Jaʿfari Shiʿa Islamic School of Law from its Inception to the Occultation
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Imamate and Wilayah Part 5
This paper is based on lecture 12 of a series of lectures delivered by Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali in summer 2004 in Qum.
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The Truth As It Is
We live in a world where every Muslim is judged by the actions of what other so called Muslims do.
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Inheritance according to the Five Schools of Islamic Law
This work on the Shariah or Islamic Law offers a comparative study of the Divine Law that, according to authentic Islamic doctrines, embodies the Will of God in society.
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Imamate and Wilayah Part 1
This paper is based on the first three lectures of a series of 17 lectures delivered by Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali in summer 2004 in Qum.
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Examining Selected Jurisprudential Differences among Muslims
The purpose of this study is to take a brief overview at some of the jurisprudential differences between Shia‘s and Sunnis in matters such as Wudhu’ (ablution), Adhan (the call to prayer), prayer,
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The Prolonged Lifespan of Imam Mahdi (aj)
The duration of the longevity of Imam Mahdi’s life has been an area of disagreement among several Sunni and Shi‘i scholars.
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Imamate and Wilayah, Part 7
This paper is based on lecture 14 of a series of lectures delivered by Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali in summer 2004 in Qum.
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Fasting and Zakat (Alms), according to the Five Schools of Islamic Law
This work on the Shariah or Islamic Law offers a comparative study of the Divine Law that, according to authentic Islamic doctrines, embodies the Will of God in society.
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Imamate and Wilayah Part 3
This paper is based on first part of lecture four and all of lecture six of a series of lectures delivered by Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali in summer 2004 in Qum.
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Imamate and Wilayah Part 4
This paper is based on lectures 9, 10, 11, and 12 of a series of lectures delivered by Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali in summer 2004 in Qum.
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Taharah, Ritual Purity according to the Five Schools of Islamic Law
This work on the Shariah or Islamic Law offers a comparative study of the Divine Law that, according to authentic Islamic doctrines, embodies the Will of God in society.
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Imam Sadiq: Role Model for Humanity, Part 2
This part of the series continues with material on Shi'a jurisprudence according to Sunni narrations, the Imam's hadith collections, his debates, and his political confrontations given the pressure
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Imamate and Wilayah Part 2
This paper is based on the first three lectures of a series of 17 lectures delivered by Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali in summer 2004 in Qum.
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Common Grounds for Unity between Islamic Schools of Thought
In this article, the most important common principles and issues of Islamic schools of thought are examined in order to promote the achievement of Islamic unity, integration, and harmony.
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Imamate and Wilayah, Part 6
This paper is based on lecture 13 of a series of lectures delivered by Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali in summer 2004 in Qum.
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Imam Ali and the Caliphs: Their Relationship and Interaction
This article presents briefly the relations that Imam Ali (as) had with the first three caliphs: instead of underlying their difference of opinions he always tried to counsel and cooperate with the
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The Practice of the Holy Prophet (S) and Muslim Leaders in Dealing with Ideological Opponents
This article illustrates the practice of the Holy Prophet (S) and the first Caliphs in dealing with opponents, and demonstrates that using differences as a pretext to declare other Muslims as kaafi
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Editorial, Volume 2, Number 3 Winter 2008
Editorial about the efforts to be done towards the Islamic Unity, in order to find a common ground for all the islamic mahdahib to be united against all the enemies manifested and hidden of Islam.
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Shiism: Imamate and Wilayat
This treatise deals with some fundamental issues of the Shí'a Islamic faith.
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