Inquiries About Shi'a Islam Sayyid Moustafa Al-Qazwini Introduction Introduction To Second Edition Who Are The Shi’a? The Five Schools Of Islamic Thought Ja‘fari Hanafi Maliki Shafi’i Hanbali Imamah Qur’anic Evidence For The Divine Ordination Of The Imam Seven Categories of Verses of Allah’s Government in the Qur’an 1) The Verses Of Kingdom 2) The Verses Of Government 3) The Verses Of Command 4) The Verses Of Guardianship 5) The Verses Of Following 6) The Verse Of Choosing 7) The Verse Of Judgment Imam ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib Ghadir Khumm The Verse Of Warning (Indhar) The Verse Of Bowing (Ruku) The Verse Of Guardianship Prophetic Narrations Appointing Imam ‘Ali As Successor Twelve Leaders To Succeed The Prophet Who Are The Twelve Leaders? The Ahl Al-Bayt The Verse Of Purity (Taharah) The Verse Of Affection (Mawaddah) The Verse Of Malediction (Mubahilah) The Verse Of Prayer (Salat) The Verse Of Feeding The Verse Of Guardianship The Hadith Of The Two Weighty Things (Thaqalayn) Similar Narrations From The About His Ahl Al-Bayt Infallibility (Ismah) Intercession (Shafa‘ah) Calling Upon The Prophet And Imams For Help Imam Al-Mahdi Dissimulation (Taqiyyah) Seeing Allah (Ru’yat Allah) The Prayers Upon The Prophet (Salat ‘Ala An-Nabi) Issues Pertaining To The Practice Of The Prayers Wiping The Feet During Ablution (Wudu) Combining The Prayers The Adhan - Hayya ‘Ala Khayril ‘Amal Crossing The Hands In Prayer Concluding The Prayers With Three Takbirs (Saying: Allahu Akbar!) Prostrating On Earth (Turbah) Why Pray On The Soil Of Karbala? Prayers For The Dead (Salat Al-Mayyit) Tarawih Prayers Of The Prophet The Wives Of The Prophet Historical Facts The Event Of Thursday The Suffering Of Lady Fatimah Al-Zahra Did The Prophet Order The First Caliph To Lead The Prayers Before His Death? The Ten Who Are Guaranteed Paradise Abu Hurayra Differences And Misunderstandings Between The Shi’a And The Other Schools Of Thought ‘Abasa Wa Tawalla (He Frowned And Turned Away) The Father Of Ibrahim And The Father Of Imam ‘Ali The Myth Of The Distortion Of The Noble Qur’an Mus-haf Fatimah Naming After The Prophets And The Imams Visiting The Shrines Of The Prophets And Imams “Sadaqa Allahu Al-Adheem” Or “Sadaqa Allahu Al-’Ali Al-Adheem” Lamentation And Mourning The Tragedies Of The Prophet And His Family Three Divorces In One Session Khums In Islam Temporary Marriage (Mut‘ah) Mut‘ah Al-Hajj Conclusion: A Call For Muslim Unity References Glossary Inquiries About Shi'a Islam Created with Fabric.js 1.7.22 Shi'a Islam Infallibility ('Ismah) Imamah Sunni-Shi'a This text provides an introduction to major doctrines of Shi’a Islam, covering beliefs, practices, and historical context. It explains essential concepts like the Ahl Al-Bayt, infallibility, intercession, and dissimulation, as well as the roles of the Prophet's companions and wives. By contrasting Shi’a and Sunni perspectives and exploring other Islamic schools of thought, it addresses common questions and misunderstandings. This work aims to foster understanding and clarity for readers interested in the distinct traditions of Shi’a Islam. Get PDF Get EPUB Get MOBI Sayyid Moustafa Al-Qazwini The Islamic Educational Center of Orange County Inquiries About Shi'a Islam Sayyid Moustafa al-Qazwini The Islamic Educational Center of Orange County 3194-B Airport Loop Drive Costa Mesa, California, 92626, U.S.A. Telephone: (714) 432-0060 Fax: (714) 432-0070 [email protected] Library of Congress Catalog Number: 99-075772 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data ISBN: 1-879402-67-X 1st Edition: 1999 2nd Edition: 2005 Cover Design and Typesetting by Islamic Publishing House [www.iph.ca] © the Islamic Educational Center of Orange County California Outline Inquiries About Shi'a Islam Introduction Introduction To Second Edition Who Are The Shi’a? The Five Schools Of Islamic Thought Ja‘fari Hanafi Maliki Shafi’i Hanbali Imamah Qur’anic Evidence For The Divine Ordination Of The Imam Seven Categories of Verses of Allah’s Government in the Qur’an 1) The Verses Of Kingdom 2) The Verses Of Government 3) The Verses Of Command 4) The Verses Of Guardianship 5) The Verses Of Following 6) The Verse Of Choosing 7) The Verse Of Judgment Imam ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib Ghadir Khumm The Verse Of Warning (Indhar) The Verse Of Bowing (Ruku) The Verse Of Guardianship Prophetic Narrations Appointing Imam ‘Ali As Successor Twelve Leaders To Succeed The Prophet Who Are The Twelve Leaders? The Ahl Al-Bayt The Verse Of Purity (Taharah) The Verse Of Affection (Mawaddah) The Verse Of Malediction (Mubahilah) The Verse Of Prayer (Salat) The Verse Of Feeding The Verse Of Guardianship The Hadith Of The Two Weighty Things (Thaqalayn) Similar Narrations From The About His Ahl Al-Bayt Infallibility (Ismah) Intercession (Shafa‘ah) Calling Upon The Prophet And Imams For Help Imam Al-Mahdi Dissimulation (Taqiyyah) Seeing Allah (Ru’yat Allah) The Prayers Upon The Prophet (Salat ‘Ala An-Nabi) Issues Pertaining To The Practice Of The Prayers Wiping The Feet During Ablution (Wudu) Combining The Prayers The Adhan - Hayya ‘Ala Khayril ‘Amal Crossing The Hands In Prayer Concluding The Prayers With Three Takbirs (Saying: Allahu Akbar!) Prostrating On Earth (Turbah) Why Pray On The Soil Of Karbala? Prayers For The Dead (Salat Al-Mayyit) Tarawih Prayers Of The Prophet The Wives Of The Prophet Historical Facts The Event Of Thursday The Suffering Of Lady Fatimah Al-Zahra Did The Prophet Order The First Caliph To Lead The Prayers Before His Death? The Ten Who Are Guaranteed Paradise Abu Hurayra Differences And Misunderstandings Between The Shi’a And The Other Schools Of Thought ‘Abasa Wa Tawalla (He Frowned And Turned Away) The Father Of Ibrahim And The Father Of Imam ‘Ali The Myth Of The Distortion Of The Noble Qur’an Mus-haf Fatimah Naming After The Prophets And The Imams Visiting The Shrines Of The Prophets And Imams “Sadaqa Allahu Al-Adheem” Or “Sadaqa Allahu Al-’Ali Al-Adheem” Lamentation And Mourning The Tragedies Of The Prophet And His Family Three Divorces In One Session Khums In Islam Temporary Marriage (Mut‘ah) Mut‘ah Al-Hajj Conclusion: A Call For Muslim Unity References Glossary Introduction › SHARES 41345 views EDIT All our content is free, thanks to the generosity of our beloved supporters! Support us Important: All content hosted on is solely for non-commercial purposes and with the permission of original copyright holders. 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