The question that forces itself here is: Is this debate a fact or fiction?

The question that forces itself here is: Is this debate a fact or fiction?! It awaits an accurate and frank answer. If we are permitted to voice our opinion, we would like to say that we tend to espouse the second option, that is, that it is fiction. We rely on many matters to issue such a judgment, though each of them by itself cannot be a definite evidence.

But collectively, they grant us the courage to register our exclusion which reaches the degree of feeling confident that it is fiction the author of which wanted to promote his own sect and coin sectarian proofs which rely on famous historical facts recorded in the Muslims’ books as well as narratives the authenticity and accuracy of their isnad are recognized. He coins them in an exciting and captivating manner which stimulates the reader’s interest and possesses his feelings.

The issues on which we rely to derive this view are the following: Method of Exposition The first that attracts the reacher’s attention to this book or booklet is its method of exposition. Many of its parts employ expressions which were not in circulation during that period. We would like here to mention some of them while referencing the numbers of the pages of the book which was printed in 1415 A.H./1994 A.D.

at Dar al-Irshad al-Islami (House of Islamic Guidance) of Beirut, Lebanon, and is edited by Shaikh Muhammed Jamal Hammad. So let us say the following: The word “conference” is used in the book’s title and on pages 17, 25-28 and 37. “He was not a blindly fanatical man.” __ p. 17. “He was an open-minded young man.” __ p. 17. “Books and encyclopedias were written about it.” __ p. 25. “... and we see through the talks and discussions...” __ p. 26. Also refer to pp. 32, 34. “...

and that seeking the truth is everyone’s quest.” __ p. 46. “... this incivil action...” __ p. 96. “... some evil narrators and those who sold their conscience...” __ p. 98. “... and he regarded his belief as exemplary...” __ p. 101. “ ... He imagined them as being good believing people...” __ p. 111. “Sayyid al-’Alawi tore the curtain of silence.” __ p. 109. “But the qualifications of Ali ibn Abu Talib (as) were few.” __ p. 116.

“In fact, the qualifications of the caliphate and Imamate were available in full in Ali (as).” __ p. 116-17. “And I spend most of my time hunting and [busy] with administrative affairs.” __ p. 153.