This Assembly is also engaged in the study and publication...

This Assembly is also engaged in the study and publication of valuable works of pious predecessors and outstanding Shī‘ah personalities of the past, so that those who are thirsty for truth can quench their thirst from this refreshing fountain by understanding and embracing the truths which the Holy Prophet’s Household ( ‘a ) has offered as a gift to the entire world.

It is hoped that the esteemed readers will assist the ( ‘a ) World Assembly with their valuable views and suggestions as well as constructive criticisms. We also invite scholars, translators and other institutions to assist us in propagating pure Muhammadan ( ṣ ) Islam. We ask God, the Exalted, to accept this modest effort and enhance it further under the auspices of His vicegerent on earth, Hadrat al-Mahdī (may Allah, the Exalted, expedite his glorious advent).

It is appropriate here to express our utmost gratitude to the group of scholars of the Office of the Supreme Leader in the Universities for writing the book[^1] and to Mr. Mansoor Limba for translating it, as well as to all our honorable colleagues in accomplishing this task especially the dear friends in the Translation Office who performed their responsibilities admirably.

 Cultural Affairs Department (‘a) World Assembly [^1]: - Ma‘ārif-e Islāmī (Qum: Office of the Supreme Leader in the Universities, Spring 1379 AHS (2000)), volumes 1-2. Previous…