A History Of Shi I Islam
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A History Of Shi I Islam
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Author : Farhad Daftary
language : en
Publisher: I.B. Tauris
Release Date : 2014-02-27
A History Of Shi I Islam written by Farhad Daftary and has been published by I.B. Tauris this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-27 with History categories.
I.B.Tauris in association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies Shi'i Muslims have played a crucial role, proportionally greater than their relative size, in furthering the civilizational achievements of Islam. Indeed, the Shi'i scholars and literati of various branches and regions, including scientists, philosophers, theologians, jurists and poets, have made seminal contributions to Islamic thought and culture. There have also been numerous Shi'i dynasties, families or individual rulers who patronized scholars, poets and artists as well as various institutions of learning in Islam. In spite of its significance, however, Shi'i Islam has received little scholarly attention in the West, and when it has been discussed, whether in general or in terms of some of its subdivisions, it has normally been treated marginally as a 'sect' or a 'heterodoxy'. The present book draws on the scattered findings of modern scholarship in the field, attempting to explain the formative era of Shi'i Islam, when a multitude of Muslim groups and schools of thought were elaborating their doctrinal positions. Subsequent chapters are devoted to the history of the Ithna'asharis, or Twelvers, the Ismailis, the Zaydis and the Nusayris (now more commonly known in Syria as the Alawis), the four communities that account for almost the entirety of the Shi'i Muslim population of the world. The result is a comprehensive survey of Shi'i Islam that will serve as an accessible work of reference for academics in both Islamic and Middle Eastern studies, as well as the broader field of the History of Religions, and also more general, non-specialist readers.
An Introduction To Shi I Islam
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Author : Moojan Momen
language : en
Publisher: George Ronald
Release Date : 1985
An Introduction To Shi I Islam written by Moojan Momen and has been published by George Ronald this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Religion categories.
The Study Of Shi I Islam
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Author : Gurdofarid Miskinzoda
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2014-01-08
The Study Of Shi I Islam written by Gurdofarid Miskinzoda and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-08 with Religion categories.
Shi'i Islam, with its rich and extensive history, has played a crucial role in the evolution of Islam as both a major world religion and civilization. The prolific achievements of Shi?i theologians, philosophers and others are testament to the spiritual and intellectual wealth of this community. Yet Shi?i studies has unjustly remained a long-neglected field, despite the important contribution that Shi'ism has made to Islamic traditions. Only in recent decades, partially spurred by global interest in political events of the Middle East, have scholars made some significant contributions in this area. The Study of Shi'i Islam presents papers originally delivered at the first international colloquium dedicated exclusively to Shi'i studies, held in 2010 at The Institute of Ismaili Studies, London. Within the book are eight sections, namely, history, the Qur'an and its Shi'i interpretations, hadith, law, authority, theology, rites and rituals, and intellectual traditions and philosophy. Each section begins with an introduction contextualizing the aspects of studying Shi'i Islam particular to its theme, before going on to address topics such as the state of the field, methodology and tools, and the primary issues with which contemporary scholars of Shi'i studies are dealing. The scope and depth here covered makes this book of especial interest to researchers and students alike within the field of Islamic studies. The volume benefits from the diverse expertise of nearly 30 world-class scholars, including Mohammad-Ali Amir-Moezzi, Meir M. Bar-Asher, Farhad Daftary, Daniel De Smet, Gerald R. Hawting, Nader El-Bizri, Etan Kohlberg, Wilferd Madelung, Andrew Newman, Ismail K. Poonawala, Sabine Schmidtke and Paul E. Walker.
Shi I Islam
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Author : Najam Haider
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2014-08-11
Shi I Islam written by Najam Haider and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-11 with History categories.
This book examines the development of Shi'i Islam through the lenses of belief, narrative, and memory.
Discovering Shi I Islam
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Author : Mohammad Ali Shomali
language : en
Publisher: Risalat International Institute
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Discovering Shi I Islam written by Mohammad Ali Shomali and has been published by Risalat International Institute this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with History categories.
The present work is a summarized version of Shi‘i Islam: Origins, Faith and Practices (2003, ICAS Press) by the same author. This shorter version aims to briefly address main issues related to Islam in general, and Shi‘i Islam in particular. These two works represent a modest attempt to fill some of the gaps that exist in the field of Islamic studies in general, and Shi‘i studies in particular. Though simply and clearly written, they are outcomes of more than twenty years of involvement in Islamic studies, and based to some extent on two series of lectures about Shi‘i Islam delivered to English-speaking audiences: a first set of some fifty lectures delivered at Jami‘at al-Zahra (a prominent Islamic seminary for women) in Qum, Iran in 1995 and 1996, and a second set of some thirty lectures delivered at the Manchester Islamic Institute and the Shi‘a Welfare Centre in Manchester, England in 1998 and 1999. The first chapter begins by expounding both the literal and technical meanings of the term “Shi‘a”, and references are made to statements of famous scholars in this regard. Then it proceeds to study the origins of Shi‘i Islam and how it became established. The second chapter studies the sources of Shi‘i thought, i.e. the Qur’an, the Sunnah, reason and consensus. Discussing 6 the status of the Qur’an, the chapter goes on to establish that the Shi‘a like other Muslims believe that the Qur’an which is present today is an embodiment of divine revelation to the Prophet Muhammad. The chapter continues by explaining the second most important source, i.e. the Sunnah, which includes the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. The Qur’an itself asks Muslims to take the Prophet as their role model, to refer to him to judge and settle their conflicts, and speaks of the Prophet as the one who recites, teaches and explains the Qur’an. In this chapter there is also a discussion about the household of the Prophet (Ahlul Bayt) and their role in presenting the Sunnah. Then there follows a discussion about the importance of reason and its role in understanding Islamic beliefs, values and practical laws. Finally there is a discussion about legal consensus and how it is viewed with respect to the Sunnah in the Shi‘i teachings. The third chapter studies fundamental doctrines of the Shi‘i faith. Along with Unity of God, prophethood and resurrection which constitute the principles of religion for Islam and other divine religions, some important additional doctrines such as divine justice and imamate are studied. These doctrines may partly be shared by other Muslims, but the Shi‘a are those who believe in all of them. The fourth chapter is a very brief account of Shi‘i practices along with brief references to the objectives and principles underlying them. These practices are in principle shared by all Muslims, though there may be some differences in particulars among different Islamic schools. The fifth and final chapter is a short discussion about the Shi‘a world today. This chapter starts with a brief account of 7 the latest statistics about the present Muslim and Shi‘i population of the world. There is also a breakdown of religious affiliations of some countries with a long history of Shi‘i presence. Although there are no accurate and approved statistics on the current Shi‘a population in the world, efforts have been made here to collect the best available.
Shi I Islam
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Author : Hamid Algar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Shi I Islam written by Hamid Algar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Shīʻah categories.
Shi'i Islam, a tradition based on the authoritative teachings of the Twelve Imams from the Household of the Prophet, is followed by the overwhelming majority of Iranians and by a significant number of Muslims in Iraq, Lebanon, the Gulf states, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and elsewhere. As such it is a major factor in the present configuration of the Muslim world.With particular reference to Iran, the book discusses the history of Shi'i Islam from the 18th to the 20th centuries; the different currents in Shi'i jurisprudence; relations between Shi'i Islam and Sufism; and the emergence of the modern Islamic movement in Iran. A major segment of the book consists of the numerous articles on various Shi'ite scholars originally authored for a number of encyclopaedias; together they constitute a concise biographical dictionary of major figures in the modern and pre-modern history of Shi'i Islam.
An Introduction To Shi I Islam
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Author : Moojan Momen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
An Introduction To Shi I Islam written by Moojan Momen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Shiites categories.
Shi A Islam
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Author : Heinz Halm
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Shi A Islam written by Heinz Halm and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Religion categories.
Attempts to explain the bewildering events in the Middle East.
The Shi A In Modern South Asia
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Author : Justin Jones
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-05-14
The Shi A In Modern South Asia written by Justin Jones and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-14 with History categories.
""Explores various Shi'i communities across South Asia, revealing the many forms of Shi'i religion within this important region, and examining the responses of these communities to the many transformations of the modern world"--Provided by publisher"--
Expectation Of The Millennium
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Author : ?usain Na?r
language : en
Publisher: SUNY Press
Release Date : 1989-04-26
Expectation Of The Millennium written by ?usain Na?r and has been published by SUNY Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-04-26 with Religion categories.
This is an anthology on the history, politics, and social aspects of Shi'ism including translations of original sources. It examines the historical development of Shi'ism, Shi'i political thought, the status of Shi'i minority communities in the Muslim world, and the life and works of prominent social and political thinkers. The book assesses the extent of the politicization process in Shi'ism in recent years and addresses that important question of the Shi'i attitude towards authority.