Beliefs/Theology

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Emami has painstakingly combed through and scrupulously examined a vast corpus of Sunni sources, and has provided numerous testimonials from modern as well as ancient Sunni scholars for each of the Imams in turn, including acclaim from the Associates (\u003cem\u003esahabah\u003c\/em\u003e) and Followers (\u003cem\u003etabe’en\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe incredibly high praise lavished by preeminent Sunni scholarship on the Imams of the Ahl al-Bayt unearthed by Emami proves that love of and respect for the Imams is indeed the common ground that binds the Sunni and Shi‘a branches of Islam. 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Emami has painstakingly combed through and scrupulously examined a vast corpus of Sunni sources, and has provided numerous testimonials from modern as well as ancient Sunni scholars for each of the Imams in turn, including acclaim from the Associates (\u003cem\u003esahabah\u003c\/em\u003e) and Followers (\u003cem\u003etabe’en\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe incredibly high praise lavished by preeminent Sunni scholarship on the Imams of the Ahl al-Bayt unearthed by Emami proves that love of and respect for the Imams is indeed the common ground that binds the Sunni and Shi‘a branches of Islam. The prospective Sunni or Shi‘a reader will be left with a more exalted view of the Imams after reading this fascinating collection of authentic and authoritative historical reports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated and Annotated by Blake Archer Williams\u003c\/p\u003e"}

The Shī‘a Imams in the words of Preeminent Sunni Scholarship

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A New Case for the Rightfulness of the Claim to Leadership of the Twelve Shī‘a ImamsBy Masoud Emami Masoud Emami’s...

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It focuses on revisiting the sacred scripture to better understand the true purpose of faith, consequently changing the way we see life and the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated by Alexander Khaleeli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by Hamid Tehrani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission (AIM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback 512 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackground to the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year was 1974 and Iran in this period was a secular country governed by a tyrannical monarch who boasted centuries of ancestral authority and had close ties with global powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was Ramadan in the holy city of Mashhad and with the call for afternoon prayers sounding in the background, the streets leading to the masjid were buzzing with men and women of different ages, who in spite of the summer heat found their way to a tiny structurally incomplete masjid while fasting to gather in anticipation of the new ideas being delivered from the pulpit. 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It advocates the view that over the centuries, we have seen the narrative of Islam defined and even dictated by everything except the Holy Qur'an and the real leaders of the divine movement. It focuses on revisiting the sacred scripture to better understand the true purpose of faith, consequently changing the way we see life and the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated by Alexander Khaleeli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdited by Hamid Tehrani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission (AIM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback 512 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackground to the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year was 1974 and Iran in this period was a secular country governed by a tyrannical monarch who boasted centuries of ancestral authority and had close ties with global powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was Ramadan in the holy city of Mashhad and with the call for afternoon prayers sounding in the background, the streets leading to the masjid were buzzing with men and women of different ages, who in spite of the summer heat found their way to a tiny structurally incomplete masjid while fasting to gather in anticipation of the new ideas being delivered from the pulpit. 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The regime of the King feared the threat posed by anything ‘Islamic’ and were cracking down on anyone who propagated Islamic ideas. In such times, public gatherings that were held to discuss Islam, beyond rituals or recitations were an act of defiance. Yes, these were no ordinary times but as the world was to find out, Sayyid Ali was also no ordinary person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevolution was in the air and Imam Khomeini, the exiled leader of the revolution, was delivering his famous talks on Islamic Government from neighbouring Iraq. The culmination of sacrifices and efforts from the depths of history were finally showing signs of fruition under a wise and divine leadership. A storm of huge magnitude was brewing and the waves of the revolution were coming and would change the course of history. The contributions of Sayyid Ali Khamenei to Islamic revival are many but in this book we seek to show his theological and ideological viewpoints through his own words prior to the victory of the Islamic revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is Sayyid Ali Khamenei’s view that over the centuries, we have seen the narrative of Islam defined and even dictated to by everything except from the Holy Quran and the representatives of the divine movement; and so he delivered these lectures with a special focus on the Holy Quran, with a desire to reclaim the narrative on how Islam defines itself and how that would profoundly change our understanding of faith and religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was from a tiny masjid in Mashhad, that Sayyid Ali Khamenei made his contribution with these words that helped inspire a generation to reclaim the narrative of Islam. We believe these words will continue to enlighten future generations in their understanding of faith and religion, and ultimately their understanding of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to mention that this book contains the lectures delivered by Sayyid Ali Khamenei in the exceptional circumstances prior to the Islamic revolution and although it is in that context that this book should be read, the ideas and meanings presented are treasures that are relevant for the development of Muslims in every era.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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Against the backdrop of clamoring swords, terrifying cries of death, and limbs scattered across the sand dunes, this wandering villager wanted an answer to a seemingly inconsequential theological query!Some companions raised their voices in protest, castigating the villager and demanding that the meeting stay focused on the crisis at hand. Upon seeing the commotion, Imam Ali came to his defense, saying, “Leave him! What he seeks is precisely what we want from these people [our foes].” Explaining that it is the rejection of God which has caused their enemy to behave the way it did, he proceeded to provide a detailed and nuanced response to the question. It was a lesson for the troops to remember why they were at war, that their sacrifice meant something beyond patriotism or the euphoria of victory. It suggested the battles were not fought by Imam Ali in order to expand the empire or to seek conquest. It was a wake-up call that the defensive battle they were engaged in was to reclaim the freedom of those still shackled by ignorance; that matters of belief, especially those pertaining to God, are a step above even the most pressing crises; and there is no time or place where learning is in any way inapt. Imam Ali was trying to teach his men that the Bedouin’s query had not just a peripheral correlation with the issue at hand – that of a battle between good and evil — but that it was directly connected to their just cause in its every detail.The tenets of our religion form the bedrock of Islam, so much so that without a firm grounding in these beliefs none of our deeds have any value. Imam al-Baqer says: “No deed is of any benefit with rejection or doubt.”This is because our actions stem from our beliefs, hence the priority given to the establishment of an unshakable creed \u0026amp; guard against confusion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is also why the first question a person who leaves this world is asked is not about their acts of worship or their social standing, but “Who is your Lord? The central role of our creed is demonstrated yet again in this prophetic narration: “The example of this religion is like a firm tree; faith is its rootstock, prayer is its veins, almsgiving is its water, fasting is its fronds, morality is its leaves, and abstention from sins is its fruits. A tree is not complete without its fruit.” The above narration demonstrates two key facts: First, the tenets of Islam are the foundation upon which all other acts are based. Much like a tree, they represent the roots, emphasizing their paramount position within the faith ecosystem. Understanding this also sheds light on how the actions of some Muslims can be so divergent from the religion they profess. We can begin to answer such questions as, “How could a so-called ‘Muslim’ be so savage as to commit unspeakable acts of brutality?” or even “Why is it that an otherwise good Muslim is sinful?” A treelike approach means such inquiries correspond to the boughs, while the cause of the problem lies in the rhizome. 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He said, “O’ Commander of the Faithful, do you claim that God is One?” Anyone else would have snubbed the stranger at once. At a time when the only pertinent topic was military strategy, tactical engagement with the enemy, and preventing its vicious onslaught, this man came asking a question entirely irrelevant. Against the backdrop of clamoring swords, terrifying cries of death, and limbs scattered across the sand dunes, this wandering villager wanted an answer to a seemingly inconsequential theological query!Some companions raised their voices in protest, castigating the villager and demanding that the meeting stay focused on the crisis at hand. Upon seeing the commotion, Imam Ali came to his defense, saying, “Leave him! What he seeks is precisely what we want from these people [our foes].” Explaining that it is the rejection of God which has caused their enemy to behave the way it did, he proceeded to provide a detailed and nuanced response to the question. It was a lesson for the troops to remember why they were at war, that their sacrifice meant something beyond patriotism or the euphoria of victory. It suggested the battles were not fought by Imam Ali in order to expand the empire or to seek conquest. It was a wake-up call that the defensive battle they were engaged in was to reclaim the freedom of those still shackled by ignorance; that matters of belief, especially those pertaining to God, are a step above even the most pressing crises; and there is no time or place where learning is in any way inapt. Imam Ali was trying to teach his men that the Bedouin’s query had not just a peripheral correlation with the issue at hand – that of a battle between good and evil — but that it was directly connected to their just cause in its every detail.The tenets of our religion form the bedrock of Islam, so much so that without a firm grounding in these beliefs none of our deeds have any value. Imam al-Baqer says: “No deed is of any benefit with rejection or doubt.”This is because our actions stem from our beliefs, hence the priority given to the establishment of an unshakable creed \u0026amp; guard against confusion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is also why the first question a person who leaves this world is asked is not about their acts of worship or their social standing, but “Who is your Lord? The central role of our creed is demonstrated yet again in this prophetic narration: “The example of this religion is like a firm tree; faith is its rootstock, prayer is its veins, almsgiving is its water, fasting is its fronds, morality is its leaves, and abstention from sins is its fruits. A tree is not complete without its fruit.” The above narration demonstrates two key facts: First, the tenets of Islam are the foundation upon which all other acts are based. Much like a tree, they represent the roots, emphasizing their paramount position within the faith ecosystem. Understanding this also sheds light on how the actions of some Muslims can be so divergent from the religion they profess. We can begin to answer such questions as, “How could a so-called ‘Muslim’ be so savage as to commit unspeakable acts of brutality?” or even “Why is it that an otherwise good Muslim is sinful?” A treelike approach means such inquiries correspond to the boughs, while the cause of the problem lies in the rhizome. In other words, something within the pages of the book you hold in your hand is amiss, leading to a malignant growth that disfigures a beautiful religion and turns it into an errant monstrosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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