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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 Shiites categories.
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 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.
What Is Shi I Islam
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Author : Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-05-08
What Is Shi I Islam written by Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-08 with Religion categories.
For the public at large Shi’ism often implies a host of confused representations, suggesting more often than not obscurantism, intolerance, political violence and other ignominies running hot or cold in response to world events. In fact for many people, Shi’ism stands for "radical Islam", or – worse – "Islamic terrorism". In some respects, nothing is more familiar than Shi’ism, and yet nothing is more misunderstood. For some twenty years the media have increased their coverage of the phenomenon. Never, or only rarely, do they formulate the question we ask here: what is Shi’ism? What is this belief that inspires millions of people dispersed throughout the world? This book provides a broad based introduction to Shi’i Islam. It examines what the Shi’i believe, how they see themselves and how they view the world. It includes a thorough examination of doctrine, philosophy, the Shi’i approach to the Qur’an and the historical evolution of Shi’ism as a branch of Islam. Too often, and too quickly, the conclusion is drawn that Shi’ism is a marginal heretical sect, fundamentally alien to the deeper truth of the great religion of Islam, thrust by historical accident onto the political stage. Shi’ism either speaks the truth of Islam, meaning that it is a truth of terror, or it is entirely foreign to Islam and, therefore, merits outright rejection, as Islamic fundamentalists and some individuals repeatedly claim. This book intends to explain why such common misunderstandings of Shi’ism have taken root. Written in an accessible format and providing a thorough overview of Shi’ism, this book will be an essential text for students and scholars of Islamic Studies or Iranian Studies.
Introduction To Shi A Islam
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Author : Abbas Al Humaid
language : en
Publisher: Abbas Ali Mahmood
Release Date : 2017-07-21
Introduction To Shi A Islam written by Abbas Al Humaid and has been published by Abbas Ali Mahmood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-21 with categories.
I believe that we all have intriguing views of life - views that must be honored and that we must be happy to share with the world around us. It is for this reason that I produced this booklet, which serves as an introduction to Shi'a Muslims and what I understand of their view of the Islamic vision of life and human society. I have produced it in accordance with the teachings of their Imams and the contemporary writings of their prominent and renowned scholars, which Shi'a Muslims abide by in their practices and traditions." SAID ABOUT THE BOOK "I read the book and it delighted me with its precise and concise content." Dr. Mohammed Saleem al Awa "A great book that highlighted the essential unity of Islam with the school of the Shia Muslims. Demonstrating the stability of its foundations and pillars and the greatness of its principles and values, emphasizing its bright historic image, mixed with the marvelous clear thought and abundant intellectual and spiritual heritage of the Prophet Mohammed and his close household; Ali, Fatima, Hassan and Hussain. Because of this thoughtful work, the book shined in a halo of the Holy Quran and organized with the beautiful Prophetic guidance. None of that came as a surprise, since the author has a charming pen and fertile thought. Allah bless him for this great work." Sayed/ Muneer al Khabbaz "This book, by Abbas Al Humaid is a step in the path of mutual understanding, and a seed that shall grow with the blessing of honest work to become a good tree, may Allah will that. We hope this book, and similar work, find its way to its targeted goals. Let us build the bridges that we, so long, unwittingly demolished, and let us raise the glory of a nation, some of its individuals worked to bury." Shaikh/ Haider Hoballah
The Pope Meets The Ayatollah
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Author : Hassan Al-Hakeem
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-03-04
The Pope Meets The Ayatollah written by Hassan Al-Hakeem and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-04 with categories.
On March 5, 2021, Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church, enters Iraq for a historic visit. As he embarks on a pilgrimage to the ancient city of Ur in southern Iraq, the birthplace of Abraham, the Pope first stops in the holy city of Najaf to meet with Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Sistani.In this timely and authoritative work, the authors (Hassan al-Hakeem and Jalal Moughania) provide insight into the significance of Shiʿa Islam's Marjiʿiyyah, led today by Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Sistani, as a voice of peace, tolerance, and moderation in today's world. With a foreword by Ayatollah Sayyid Muneer al-Khabbaz, a leading professor in the Islamic Seminary and a student of Grand Ayatollah Sistani, this original work provides a comprehensive background to this historic visit and an insider's introduction to Shiʿa Islam and its worldview. ------------ "I am delighted to recommend this excellent work by Hasan al-Hakeem and Jalal Moughania, two bright young scholars of Islam. They both have skillfully provided a valuable context of the historic meeting between Pope Francis and Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Sistani in March 2021. Building on this analysis, the book presents a concise and accessible introduction to Shi'a Islam and its primary teachings.""The book not only offers an enriching perspective about the philosophy and ideals of Islam but thoughtfully examines the role of traditions and institutions, especially the seminary in Najaf, that helped Shia Muslims survive through many challenges across the fourteen centuries of Islamic history. A detailed take on importance of religious education and relevance of Muslim identity formation today adds great value to the work.""It is a highly recommended reading for both Muslim and non-Muslim audiences interested in having a deep dive into core Islamic principles as well as theological intricacies that define Islam today. The insights this book offers are so critical for our understanding of Islamic diversity as well as Islam's constructive potential to offer solutions to global challenges today."-Dr. Hassan Abbas, a scholar and professor of international relations teaching in Washington D.C is author of The Prophet's Heir: The Life of Ali ibn Abi Talib (Yale University Press, March 2021).
Shi I Islam
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Author : Moojan Momen
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-11-05
Shi I Islam written by Moojan Momen and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-05 with Religion categories.
From infallible Imams to Ayatollahs in Iran, Shi’ism has long been a prominent, if misunderstood, branch of Islam. It regards Ali, Muhammad’s son-in-law, as the Prophet’s legitimate successor. But theological differences between the Shi’ah and Sunni Muslims have led to sectarian violence, massacres and the desecration of holy sites. In this Beginner’s Guide, Dr Moojan Momen offers an accessible and comprehensive overview of Shi’ism, tracing the history of the community, its leadership and doctrines, from its inception to modern times. Packed with useful tables, family trees and text boxes, this engaging and up-to-date guide is a perfect introduction to the historical and geopolitical causes of religious tensions still troubling the Middle East today.
What Is Shi I Islam
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Author : Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
What Is Shi I Islam written by Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Religion categories.
For the public at large Shi'ism often implies a host of confused representations, suggesting more often than not obscurantism, intolerance, political violence and other ignominies running hot or cold in response to world events. In fact for many people, Shi'ism stands for "radical Islam", or - worse - "Islamic terrorism". In some respects, nothing is more familiar than Shi'ism, and yet nothing is more misunderstood. For some twenty years the media have increased their coverage of the phenomenon. Never, or only rarely, do they formulate the question we ask here: what is Shi'ism? What is this belief that inspires millions of people dispersed throughout the world? This book provides a broad based introduction to Shi'i Islam. It examines what the Shi'i believe, how they see themselves and how they view the world. It includes a thorough examination of doctrine, philosophy, the Shi'i approach to the Qur'an and the historical evolution of Shi'ism as a branch of Islam. Too often, and too quickly, the conclusion is drawn that Shi'ism is a marginal heretical sect, fundamentally alien to the deeper truth of the great religion of Islam, thrust by historical accident onto the political stage. Shi'ism either speaks the truth of Islam, meaning that it is a truth of terror, or it is entirely foreign to Islam and, therefore, merits outright rejection, as Islamic fundamentalists and some individuals repeatedly claim. This book intends to explain why such common misunderstandings of Shi'ism have taken root. Written in an accessible format and providing a thorough overview of Shi'ism, this book will be an essential text for students and scholars of Islamic Studies or Iranian Studies.
Discovering Shi I Islam
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Author : Mohammad Ali Shomali
language : en
Publisher: Risalat International Institute
Release Date :
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 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.