Islamic groups: Shi’ah, Shi’ite Books

What moral vision lay behind Imam Hussein's defiance at Karbala? In this profound and accessible work, Iranian philosopher Abolqasem Fanaei offers a compelling ethical interpretation of the tragedy of Imam Hussein - not as a fated martyrdom or purely...

Continuous Calling is a collection of eloquently translated and carefully selected Quranic Duas, Weekly Duas, and Ziyarahs to keep you in a constant state of conversation with Allah (swt) and the Ahlul Bayt (as) throughout the day, week, and year.Oh you...

This book is an exegesis of the well-known treatise from Imam Sajjad ('a) named Risalat al-Huquq, originally authored in Persian by Ayatullah Muhammad Baqir Tahriri, who is a known authority in the field of akhlaq and Islamic spiritual wayfaring.In...

Providing an in-depth and extensive analysis of the concept of power as articulatedby Muhammad Husayn Fadlallah (1935-2010), this case study analyses thesystemic conceptualisation of power and his argumentation of sacralisingIslamised power. The volume...

Das Buch ""Die Vorschriften Betreffend Die Zaraath Nach Dem Kitab Al-Kafi (1898)"" von Naphtali Cohn ist eine Untersuchung der Vorschriften und Regeln im Zusammenhang mit der Krankheit Zaraath im islamischen Recht. Die Zaraath ist eine Hautkrankheit, die...

Featuring the work of leading contemporary Muslim philosophers and theologians, this book grapples with various forms of evil and suffering in the world today, from COVID-19 and issues in climate change to problems in palliative care and human...

Focused on Shi'ism and Sufism in the formative period of Islam, this book examines the development of the concept of walāya, a complex term that has, over time, acquired a wide range of relationships with other theological ideas, chiefly in relation to...

"The Two Hundred and Fifty -Year- Old Man" The Political and Striving Lives of the Infallibles (P.B.U.T.) in the Writings and Lectures of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, His Eminence Ayatullah Ali Khamenei.

Undoubtedly, research on the mothers of the infallible Imāms (as) is necessary and closely linked to Ahl al-Bayt's biography (as). Not only did their enemies seek to smear and distort the biography of the Holy Imāms (as), but they also worked to do...

Despite the long absence of the Imām of the Age (aj) and the events and hardships that have struck the umma, God (swt) has granted this umma men who will preserve it from being lost, strengthen it and lead it to goodness and righteousness. In this book,...

This book is a poignant compilation of reflections and narratives from the life of Ahmad Ali Nayri, a humble yet impactful figure who dedicated his life to the service of God and his community. This biography chronicles the extraordinary journey of a...

This book is written for anyone interested in the basic message and purpose of the Qur'an and its historical and religious framework. It highlights the important issues and topics of the Qur'an.The Qur'an connects life on earth to its sacred essence and...

Spiritual Discourses is a translation of the Persian book Guftār-hâ-ye Ma 'nawi by the great Muslim thinker and reformer Ayatullāh Murtadā Mutahhari. This book is a collection of thirteen lectures delivered by the Ayatullah on various topics, such as the...

In this study, the formation and development process of Zaydiyya, a branch of Shia, in the field of fiqh is explained in detail in the context of Muayyad Billah.

Essay aus dem Jahr 2018 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Politische Soziologie, Majoritäten, Minoritäten, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Es gibt seit Dezember 2017 Proteste im Iran. Der Funke der Proteste befand sich erst in Maschhad und nach einem Tag...

A series of letters discussing and debating basic Shīʿa and Sunnī beliefs between the late Shīʿa scholar Sayyid Sharaf al-Dīn, and the late Sunnī scholar and head of Al-Azhar university of that time, Shaykh Salīm al-Bishrī.The written form of the debates...

It is asserted that the Guardianship of the Jurist is necessary and evident and does not need to be proved by an expert in Islamic ideology and provisions. This seminal doctrine is as fundamental as religious emulation (taqlīd) shaping and the contours...

Beginning's End is a contemporary outlook on the Sufi sciences of self-knowledge, intended for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. The author holds that truth has no end and is eternal, and that is why human beings will seek total freedom, of which...

Philosophy of Ethics is a translation of the Persian book Falsafeh-ye Akhlaq by the great Muslim thinker and reformer Ayatullah Murtada Mutahhari. Some of the topics discussed in this book are as follows: what-ness of ethics, natural action and...

Etiquette has a great place in Islam. Half of Islam consists of civility and politeness. One of the ways to know and recognize a person's personality is to know about the people trained by that person. Positive outcomes emerge when the Prophet Muhammad's...

Imam Husain's Brothers in Arms consists of a series of ten lectures delivered by Ayatollah Khamenei in the month of Muharram of 1393 (September 1972), approximately seven years prior to the triumph of the Islamic Revolution of Iran.  The main thesis...

“The Muslim people must become acquainted with the fundamental ordinances of Islam. Ignorance exists on both sides, among the Sunnis and Shi‘is alike, and it is as a result of this ignorance that clashes and enmity have arisen” (Imām...

Witnessing Perfection addresses the concerns of those who are aware that an urgent redress in the balance between head and heart is needed and comprehended that this can only be fulfilled by personal spiritual development.Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri...

The Qur'an is a treasure trove providing guidance and help at all times and for all people when approached the right courtesy and trust. The selected verses in this booklet are exceptionally potent when reflected upon. They lift human consciousness...

Wasa'il al-Shia is one of the most notable and comprehensive collection of shia jurisprudential hadith, rigorously covering every area of religious law. It comprises of approximately 36,000 hadith organized into 30 volumes. The hadiths were collected and...

A brief and concise text about the primary principles of the Islamic beliefs to familiarize themselves and their acquaintances with them.

After writing his most famous six books, comes yet again another exemplary book. In his seventh book, the author after reviewing the suggestions and opinions of different shiekhs, scholars and people from different areas of the world has taken a...

Kitab Al-Irshad: the Book of Guidance into the Lives of the Twelve Imams, is the earliest surviving history of the Shi'ite Imams (as). It briefly describes the circumstances of Imamate, giving an outline of the nass (nomination) of each Imam, the miracle...

A discussion by a former Sunni scholar (Muhammad al-Tijani) on the Prophet (s), the Ahlul Bayt (as), some of the companions of the Prophet, and Sunni books of hadith. By the author of 'Then I was Guided'.

Introduction to Irfan, stages of the spiritual journey, guidance and perfection, Interpretation of Sura al-Hamd, and the Invocation of Sha'baniyah.

A Shia convert from Sunni'ism has written a series of treatise addressing issues that Sunni'ites school raise against Shi'ites and has proven by extensive quotation from the Quran, Ahlulbait and Sunni scholars that Shias are the only true followers of...

The complete version of Nahjul Balagha, translated with precision and care, is a treasure trove of wisdom and insight for seekers of truth and knowledge. This unparalleled collection of sermons, letters, and aphorisms by Imam Ali (AS), the cousin and...

Translated by Dr. Sachedina. Includes topics on the belief in the Mahdi, pseduo Mahdis, leadership of Imam Mahdi (a), occultation, his long life, and the reappearance of the Imam.

Imam Khomeini's selection and exposition of Forty ahadith that range over a broad area of Islamic philosophy, ideology, ethics, metaphysics and spirituality. In this compilation, Imam Khomeini has given the translation of the Arabic hadith and followed...

A summary of life and struggles of Imam Khomeini, inclusive of his politico-Divine will.

This book discusses about general prophethood and particularly to the prophethood of The Holy Prophet Muhammad (S) and the description of his proclamation as well as a sketch of his character and life history.

This book is written for the youth about the definition of Imamate and privileges of the Imams so that we may learn and follow the pattern of the infallible Imams (a.s.).

يقدم هذا الكتاب قراءة جديدة لسيرة النبي محمد، مستندة إلى القرآن الكريم وأهل البيت، مكتوبة بأسلوب روائي، وبالإضافة إلى ذلك، يحتوي على مقدمة شاملة حول نشأة الإسلام ومبادئه. يهدف الكتاب أيضًا إلى تصحيح المفاهيم الخاطئة التي تراكمت عبر القرون، وتقديم صورة...

Among the religious traditions of humanity the Imami Shi'ah tradition within Islam is unmatched in its rich corpus of devotional texts (<i>du'a</i> and <i>ziyarah</i> literature) handed down from the original leaders of...

A translation of a series of four sermons delivered by Ayatullah Mutahhari during the month of Muharram of 1389 H. (March 1969) on the topic of the meaning and significance of 'Ashura and the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (as) at Karbala.

This is the 6th Edition and 5th revised version of this translation.The Qur'ān is, in its own words, "light," which means that it is self-manifesting, with no need of an external source of illumination; other things need light to become visible and...

When Prophet Muhammad died in the year 11 AH, the Ummah was left with a question, what now? What is to happen to this religion? What path should we tread? Who is to carry the flag of leadership?These questions, over the course of centuries, would go on...

After the demise of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the Muslims were divided regarding whom they should follow as their political and religious leader. The Sunnis followed the Prophet's companions whilst the Shias followed the 12 Holy Imams chosen by God. The...

Allah Ta'ala has said: "Say, O People of the Book (Jews and Christians), come to a point of justice that is equal between us and you, that we should worship none other than Allah, nor associate anyone with Him." Make partners, do not take each other as a...