By introducing and reviving Islamic ‘role models’...

By introducing and reviving Islamic ‘role models’, we can nullify the evil intentions of the enemies of Allah. We all know that the enemies use different methods to pacify the hearts of the Muslims in order to loot their material and spiritual capital. Initially, they try to destroy the self confidence of the Muslims. Having done that, they introduce their own imaginary supermen to serve as role models and symbols of emulation for the Muslims in order to replace Islamic personalities.

For this reason, it is incumbent to have a detailed and accurate knowledge of personalities that were instructed in Islamic values and trained by the Noble Prophet (S)[^2] and the Shī‘ite Imāms ( ‘a ) because they actually form the pillars of real Islam. At the end, I find it binding upon myself to thank all those who helped me prepare this work.

The Islamic Seminary of the Holy City of Mashhad, Muhammad ‘Alī Chanārānī [^1]: The abbreviation, “‘a” stands for the Arabic invocative phrase, ‘alayhi’s-salām, ‘alayhim’us-salām, or ‘alayhā’s-salām [may peace be upon him/them/her], which is mentioned after the names of the prophets, angels, Imāms from the Prophet’s progeny, and saints (‘a).

[Trans.] [^2]: The abbreviation, “s”, stands for the Arabic invocative phrase, sallallāhu ‘alayhi wa ālihī wa sallam [may God’s blessings and peace be upon him and his progeny], which is mentioned after the name of the Holy (S). [Trans.] Previous…