Imamate: The Legacy and Writings of Shahīd Ayatullāh Murťadhā Muťahharī- Hard Cover

Imamate: The Legacy and Writings of Shahīd Ayatullāh Murťadhā Muťahharī- Hard Cover

Publisher: Al Buraq
$35.00

In his book about the Imamate, Muṭahharī begins with the idea that the word Imām itself is not sacred. The Imām is the leader and the head of the people. In religious terminology, the ancients define the Imamate as general leadership in the matters of this world and religion. After these quick introductions, Muṭahharī speaks about three ranks of Imamate that depend on the role given to the Imām. These three ranks are drawn from the Prophet’s (s) roles in the ummah. His first role was being a prophet connected to heaven, Allah, the realm of the unseen, and revelation. In this regard, he was an explainer of the things he received from heaven. In addition, the Prophet (s) had another role, which was adjudicating between the Muslims. The Prophet (s) usually adjudicated based on apparent proofs in all but exceptional cases, judging according to objective standards. The Prophet (s) had another role related to being the ruler of the Muslims, the leader of Islamic society, the guardian of the affairs of the Muslims, and the head of the state. In this regard, the Prophet (s) practiced his duties based on Allah’s permission.

Book Title Imamate: The Legacy and Writings of Shahīd Ayatullāh Murťadhā Muťahharī- Hard Cover
Publisher Al Buraq
Type Print Books
Date Published Jan 20, 2022

In his book about the Imamate, Muṭahharī begins with the idea that the word Imām itself is not sacred. The Imām is the leader and the head of the people. In religious terminology, the ancients define the Imamate as general leadership in the matters of this world and religion. After these quick introductions, Muṭahharī speaks about three ranks of Imamate that depend on the role given to the Imām. These three ranks are drawn from the Prophet’s (s) roles in the ummah. His first role was being a prophet connected to heaven, Allah, the realm of the unseen, and revelation. In this regard, he was an explainer of the things he received from heaven. In addition, the Prophet (s) had another role, which was adjudicating between the Muslims. The Prophet (s) usually adjudicated based on apparent proofs in all but exceptional cases, judging according to objective standards. The Prophet (s) had another role related to being the ruler of the Muslims, the leader of Islamic society, the guardian of the affairs of the Muslims, and the head of the state. In this regard, the Prophet (s) practiced his duties based on Allah’s permission.

Muṭahharī emphasizes the point that in the presence of the Prophet (s), there is no room to ask about the identity of the head of state and the political and social leader of the ummah. When the infallible who is guided by heaven is present, no one can precede him in ruling. Based on this clarification, Muṭahharī establishes three ranks of the Imamate that depend on the Imām’s roles.

The idea of religious authority comes from the fact that the noble Prophet (s) did not have the chance to explain the entirety of Islam to the entirety of the ummah. New issues came up due to the expansion of the Islamic world, the Muslims’ mixing with other nations, and the development of the civil rule of the state and society. These factors made the ummah need a period of time when it would rely on a scholarly authority. This authority had to be one that received Islam in its complete form from the Prophet (s). This role was given to the Imām after the Prophet (s). In this book, Shahīd Muṭahharī expands on the Imamate from various angles in a highly accessible manner.

Want to know more?

In Search of the Spring of Kawthar: Khadija, Fatima, and Zaynab: The Women Who Shaped Islam- Ayt Ansariyan
$16.00
In these three illuminating lectures, Ayatollah Husayn Ansariyan explores the lives of three extraordinary women whose influence profoundly shaped the...
Add to cart
Sacred Unity: On the Inseparability of the Qur’an, Mysticism, and Logic- Ayt Hasanzadeh Amuli
$20.00
In this seminal work, one of the greatest Shi’i mystics and philosophers of the past century, Hasan Hasanzadeh Amuli argues...
Add to cart
Is Tawassul Shirk?: On the validity of seeking intercession with God in Islam
$14.00
This comprehensive treatise examines the controversial topic of tawassul (seeking intercession through the Prophet and other holy figures) in Islamic theology, directly...
Add to cart
Islamic Theology: An Introduction to ‘Ilm al-Kalam
$40.00
Islamic Theology: An Introduction to 'Ilm al-Kalam by Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani presents a systematic examination of Islamic theological discourse, analyzing the...
Add to cart
My Ramadan Guidebook
$30.00
Explore a beautiful illustrated book that guides you through the Holy Month of Ramadan, inspired by the teachings of Ahlul...
Add to cart
My Dua Book
$16.50
A short illustrated dua book from the teachings of Ahlul Bayt (as) Over 20 color pagesHand drawn characterDaily routine duas...
Add to cart
My Second Prayer Book
$30.00
Explore a concise illustrated prayer book rooted in the teachings of Ahlul Bayt (as).This comprehensive guide features:Detailed illustrations of obligatory...
Add to cart
My Prayer Book
$30.00
An illustrated prayer book for the 5 daily prayers from the teachings of Ahlul Bayt (as) Book features 100+ full-color...
Add to cart
Smart Interactive Prayer Mat- Shia Version!
$78.00 $60.00
Preorder for delivery in April at a special price! Get it now. Not $78, only $60 Introducing the world’s first...
Since Childhood: Memories from the Life of the Martyr Muḥammad al-Jawād Ḥijāzī
$33.00
This book is a heartfelt journey into the life and legacy of the martyr Muḥammad al-Jawād Ḥijāzī, "Sayyid Bāqir." From...
Add to cart