Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Origins and Early Development of Shia Islam Epub (E-Readers) Mobi (Kindle) This full length text is a very detailed and comprehensive history of the early stages of Shi'ism. The author has extensively used primary historical sources as well as more recent academic works in order to present one of the most detailed accounts of early Shi'ism that is available in the English language today.
Chapter 1: Conceptual Foundations Chapter 2: Saqifa, The First Manifestations Chapter 3: 'Ali and the First Two Caliphs Chapter 4: The Re-emergence of the 'Alid Party Chapter 5: Kufa, Stage of Shi'i Activities Chapter 6: The Abdication of Hasan Chapter 7: The Martyrdom of Husayn Chapter 8: The Reaction after Karbala Chapter 9: The Struggle for Legitimacy Chapter 10: The Imamate of Ja'far as-Sadiq Chapter 11: The Doctrine of the Imamate