Believing in Islam as the most perfect religion requires not only a life in accord with its principles but also a constant attempt to discover the reality and spirit of it. “ Shiism in Sunnism ” is an invaluable step in the direction of such an attempt, of which I had the honor of translation. I can hardly, if ever, praise Allah for the wisdom and capability He has bestowed on me.
In fact, ‘this is of the grace of my Lord.’ [^1] I am greatly indebted to my parents for their sincere support throughout my life. I am also thankful to my professors without whose guidance I could not accomplish this translation, which is as a drop in the ocean. I dedicate this first translation experience of mine to the Commander of the Believers, Imam Ali (a.s), as an offering for “the day when We call every people with their Imams” [^2] and “the day on which property will not avail, nor sons.
”[^3] Hamideh Elahinia Esfand, 1381 March, 2003 [^1]: Holy Qur’an, Naml (27), Verse 40. [^2]: Holy Qur’an, Isra’ (17), verse 71. [^3]: Holy Qur’an, Shu’ara’ (26), verse 88. Next