This is one of the most important books that provides a...

This is one of the most important books that provides a well-argued account of Shiite beliefs, drawing upon reliable sources with a persuasive tone. The book is also called al-Munazarat al-Azhariyya wa al-Mubahathat al-Misriyya (Debates in al-Azhar and discussions in Egypt). Content In this book, Sharaf al-Din appealed to the Qur’an and hadiths in Sunni sources to prove Shiite beliefs and reply to their dissents. The book is made up of two parts: First Part Shiism and imamate, 16 letters.

The reason why Shiites have not followed the Four Sunni schools of jurisprudence and followed the school of (a). That the views of Sunni scholars have no preference over Shiism. The place of (a) in Islam Suggestion to resolve the disputes between Sunnis and Shiites Evidence from the Quran and hadiths to prove the superiority of (a). Hadith al-Thaqalayn and its tawatur (being frequently narrated). Hadiths from the Prophet (s), including Hadith al-Safina, concerning the place of (a).

What is meant by “” in the Quran and hadiths. The appeal of 12 Sunni scholars to Shiite narrators of hadiths in al-Sihah al-Sitta (the most important sources of Sunni hadiths). One hundred Shiite narrators of hadiths considered as reliable by Sunni scholars. Al-Bishri’s acknowledgment that it is sufficient to follow the school of along with Sunni schools. Second Part A detailed treatment of imamate and the khilafa of the Prophet (s), 93 letters.

Many hadiths in Sunni sources, such as Hadith al-Indhar, Hadith al-Manzila, the first and the second Fraternity Agreement, the story of closing all the doors to the Prophet (s)’s mosque except the door of ‘Ali b. Abi Talib (a)’s house Hadiths showing the superiority of Imam ‘Ali (a) over all others. The Wilaya Verse and the meaning of wilaya in Quranic verses and hadiths The hadith of Ghadir and its tawatur, (being Mutawatir).

Forty hadiths in Shiite sources and the reason why Sunnis did not cite them. ‘Ali (a) as the heir and the “wasi” (successor) of the Prophet (s). The Prophet (s)’s wives and the reason why ‘Ayisha’s hadiths are accepted but Umm Salama’s hadiths are rejected. Lack of consensus about the khilafa of people other than ‘Ali (a). The reason why Imam ‘Ali (a) did not insist on pursuing his right to khilafa after a while.

Hadith of Qirtas and the disrespect of the Prophet (s) by some of his Sahaba (companions) in the last days of his life. That some Sahaba defied Usama b. Zayd’s army and the Prophet (s) cursed them.