Religions and Sects
Cultural Relations Between Christianity and Shi'i Islam
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- Dr. Sayyid Mustafa Muhaqqiq Damad
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- www.al-islam.org
The history of the Shi`ah and Christian cultural relations is comparatively old. Of these relations may be mentioned inter-religious dialogue in the area of Kalam that took place in a spirit of complete mutual understanding. In the works of the Shi`ah this is discussed in detail.
Islam and Christianity
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- Ali Quli Qara'i
The reviewer `Ali Quli Qara'i is the editor of Al-Tawhid (English). Soon after the Islamic Revolution of Iran he brought out a monthly journal in English, The Message of Peace, from Qum. Montgomery Watt is one of the leading living Orientalists, who has written and compiled a large number of books on various aspects of Islam, Muslim history and Islamic thought.
Contemporary Problems of Christian Theology in Islamic Thought
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- Dr. Muhammad Legenhausen
Theology begins with the question of God. This is true for all the major theistic theological traditions: Jewish, Christian and Muslim. Typically, the theologian assumes that his readers believe in the faith he intends to systematize, defend, and elaborate. He assumes that they know who God is, and believe in Him. His task is to rationalize this faith, first by demonstrating God's existence.
The Historical Occasion of the Triumphant Victory of Islam over Christianity
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- Imam Reza Network
24th Zilhajj 10th Hijrah is celebrated as the Eid al-Mubahila. On this historical occasion, Islam emerged triumphantly against Christianity. The historical event of Mubahila also reveals the exalted status of the Ahlul Bayt [Family of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)].This milestone event in Islamic history since then has assumed the status of Eid in the history of Islam.
Afterlife: Comparison of Muslim and Christian Doctrines
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- Mehdi Nawrozzadeh
The afterlife has always been something of great appeal with differing approaches of different religions. Each having focused, discussed and explained the events and philosophy of this doctrine. It mostly holds a place in the divine religions such as Islam and Christianity. From these two religions in particular, arise many philosophical issues concerning this doctrine of theology. Both Christianity and Islam promise certain benefits to their adherents, and these benefits require some contrast that would befall, or may befall, those who fail to adhere to their rules and codes of practice. Although both have this same approach, they differ in their details.
Explaining Islam before Christian Scholars
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- Ibrahim Amini
In the early days of Islam Muslims were very few in number, and idolaters opposing to Islam used to persecute Muslims. Being so few, Muslims could do nothing to stop their persecution. They thought it would be better to migrate to Abyssinia (presently known as Ethiopia), where they could live freely and in accordance with Islamic principles.
Shi'ism in Relation to Various Islamic Sects
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- Dr. Abulqasim Gorji
In this category, many details and secondary issues (al-furu`) such as al?`ibadat (worships), mu'amalat (transactions), `uqud wa iqa`at (contracts) and other matters have been propounded, and the views of various Islamic sects, especially the Imamiyyah Shi'ah, have been explained. Here, to avoid prolongation, we refrain from mentioning all the furu`, and confine ourselves to pointing out only few of them.
Saqifa: The First Manifestations of the Emergence of the Shi'i Viewpoint
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- Prof. Dr. Sayyid Husayn Muhammad Ja'fari
In any attempt to determine the origins of Shi'i feelings in Islam, one must try to examine in detail the earliest incident in which such feelings manifest themselves. The history of a people in every branch, be it political, cultural, religious, or constitutional, is an unbroken continuity. No religious or political organization nor any particular viewpoint within a religious tradition can be properly understood without due reference to its first tangible appearance.
Conceptual Foundations of Shi’i Islam
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- Prof. Dr. Sayyid Husayn Muhammad Ja'fari
The division of the community of Islam into Sunni and Shi'i branches has commonly been explained in terms of purely political differences. Its origins have been attributed to basically political partisanship with regard to the leadership of the Umma, a partisanship which later exploded into conflict in the civil war between 'Ali and Mu'awiya.
The Re-emergence of the 'Alid Party
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- Prof. Dr. Sayyid Husayn Muhammad Ja'fari
The sixteen-year period beginning with the caliphate of 'Uthman (24/644) and ending with the assassination of 'Ali (41/661) represents a marked difference from the preceding period of the caliphate of Abu Bakr and 'Umar in the development of Shi'ism in Islam. It was a turning point in many ways. Firstly, this period created an atmosphere which encouraged Shi'i tendencies to become more evident and conspicuous. Secondly, the events which took place gave an active and sometimes violent character to the hitherto inactive Shi'i movement. Finally, the circumstances which prevailed involved the Shi'i outlook, for the first time, in a number of political, geographical, and economic considerations.
Intellectual, Political and Social Status of the Shi'ites on the Verge of Occultation
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- Mas'ud Pur Sayyid Aqaei
In the period prior to the beginning of occultation (260 A.H), Shi'ites were fortunate to have outstanding intellectual scholars who were trained by Imams (A.S) and to whom the principles were taught.
What is Raj‘ah “Return” and why do the Shias believe in it?
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- Sayyid Rida' Husayni Nasab
Reply: In Arabic, raj‘ah literally means “return” but it is used to mean “the return of a group of people after death and prior to the Day of Resurrection”. This truth is contradictory to neither reason nor the logic of revelation.
From the viewpoint of Islam and other divine creeds, the essence of man consists in his absolute soul, which is also described as the “self” {nafs}, and after the extinction of the body it continues to exist forever.
The Shi‘ah-Populated Places during the Second Century Hijri
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- Ghulam-Husayn Muharrami
At the beginning of the second century AH, Shi‘ism extended beyond the frontiers of the Arabian Peninsula and Iraq as it encompassed the entire Muslim domain. In view of the scattering of the Shi‘ah and ‘Alawis in the Muslim territories, this matter can be discerned. From the time of Hajjaj ibn Yusuf, the migration of the Shi‘ah and ‘Alawis to the other regions had begun.
Characteristics of the Shia
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- Ayatullah Nasir Makarim Shirazi
The main area of discussion of volume 65 of the compilation of traditions entitled Bihar al-Anwar is in regards to elucidating on the characteristics of the Shia (Sifatush Shia). How helpful it would truly be if we would all read this section (of Bihar al-Anwar) and truly comprehend what a massive responsibility we have been given by being referred to with the sacred title of being the Shia of the Ahlul Bait (as).
Shia Muslims Cultural and Educational Institutions
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- Imam Reza Network
A great need to unite the Muslim sisters, led to the formation of the United Muslim Women of Canada, in October of 1995. The UMWC, a subsidiary of the Islamic Humanitarian Service, is comprised of active and dedicated sisters - serving in various chapters that have been established throughout Canada.
Why Do the Shi‘ah During the Ziyarah Seek Blessings?
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- Sayyid Rida' Husayni Nasab
Reply: Seeking blessings {tabarruk} through the remnants (and symbols) of the saints {awliya’} of God is not a new phenomenon among Muslims; rather, this behavior can be traced back to the Prophet’s life account and to the life of his Companions.
How do the Shi‘ah view the Sahabah {Companions}?
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- Sayyid Rida' Husayni Nasab
Reply: According to the Shi‘ah, those who happened to meet and accompany the Prophet (S) can be divided into some groups. Before explaining this statement in detail, we had better define the word, “sahabi” {companion}.
Islam Keeps the Concept of the Scales of Justice in the Forefront
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- Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Jalali
As humans, we should always be aware of the scales of justice. If you ask a dictator why he is oppressing people or doing a certain “evil” action, he will always give you a reason or justification. He will say that he is not doing anything wrong. However, everyone else may clearly claim that he is definitely committing atrocities and wrong doings. How do we know what is right or wrong?
Islamic Brotherhood
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- Ayatullah Muhammad Wa’iz-Zadeh Khurasani
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- http://www.ic-el.com
There are different forms of brotherhood in Islam, just as there are various forms of unity in Islam. The first form of brotherhood is familial brotherhood like two brothers or two sisters. Or any two people who are related through their mothers and fathers, they are all sisters and brothers. The second form of brotherhood has to do with nursing. If two infants who do not have familial relations breastfeed from one woman for a specified time, with the conditions that are mentioned in jurisprudence, they will become brother and sister, two brothers, or two sisters due to suckling. When the people whom it is forbidden to marry are mentioned in the Qur''''an, the following phrase is mentioned: ...
The Historical Roots of Wahabbism
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- Al-Tijani Al-Samawi
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- www.imamreza.net
If we go back to our history and look up its painful events, some of those events shall attract our attention to reveal to us that Wahabism, which we have known in this century, had ancient roots since the very beginning of Islam. They were apparent at one time and hidden at another. One time they appeared daringly, and at another they time hid because of fear and dissimulation, until the time that Islam had regressed and its pillars and great personalities were afflicted. Then colonialism came to feed and strengthen this new thought.
