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  • The Politics of Using the Qur’an

    The Politics of Using the Qur’an Lessons from the use of the Qur'an by Muslims who wish to profit from it whenever sanctimoniousness increases and it becomes fashionable to display one's piety. Excerpted from Polarization around the Character of Ali ibn Abi Talib. It is now some thirteen centuries that the politics of "holding the Qur'an upon a spear" has been more or less prevalent among the Muslims. It becomes especially rife among those who wish to profit from it whenever sanctimoniousness and exotericism increases and it becomes fashionable to display one's piety and asceticism. There are two lessons to be learnt from this. Firstly, whenever the ignorant, the unknowing and the uninformed put on a show of sanctity and piety, and people take them to be the symbol of the practicing Muslim, an excellent tool is available for unscrupulous schemers. Such schemers always turn these people into an instrument for their own ends, and make their presence a strong hindrance to

  • Facts about the Qur'an

    Facts about the Qur'an Simple facts about the Qur'an, including the importance of its daily recitation. Adapted from (Shakir, M.A.: Islamic History) The Glorious Qur'an is the Word of Allah as revealed to His Prophet, Muhammad, peace be on him and his progeny. On reading the Qur'an one is at once convinced that it is the Word of Allah, for no man can write such perfect guidance on so many subjects. The Holy Qur'an says that no man will be able to forge even a part of it and that no corruption shall touch it from any side. It is a miracle that the Holy Qur'an has remained unchanged and unaltered during all these 1400 years and it shall remain so till the Day of Resurrection, for Allah, has taken it on Himself to protect it.  The Book of Allah is like an ocean. The less learned, like children, collect pebbles and shells from its shores. The scholars and thinkers, like pearl divers, bring out from it the highest philosophy, wisdom and rules of a perfect way of living

  • What is the Qur'an?

    What is the Qur'an? By Anwer Ali. Preface to the Holy Qur'an. Published by Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an, Inc. Short explanation of the role and purpose of the Qur'an. *** The Qur'an comprehends the complete code for the Muslims to live a good, chaste, abundant and rewarding life in obedience to the commandments of Allah, in this life and to gain salvation in the next. It is the "chart of life" for every Muslim, and it is the "constitution" of the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. The Qur'an is the eternal contemporary of the Muslims. Each generation of Muslims has found new sources of strength, courage and inspiration in it. It is also, for them, a "compass" in the turbulent voyage of life, as it has explained itself in the following verses: . . . Indeed, there has come to you light and a clear book from Allah; With it Allah guides him who fill follow His pleasure into the ways of safety and brings them out of utter darkness into light by his will and guides them to the right path. (

  • Selections From Usul Al Kafi

    This text presents selected narrations from Usul Al Kafi, a foundational Shi'a source, focusing on key theological, ethical, and social principles. It covers the nature of faith, the role of knowledge, and the position of divine authority.  The narrations explain belief in God, the Imams, and the Day of Judgement. It also addresses moral conduct, worship, and personal responsibility.  The content is structured to guide thought and behaviour based on authentic traditions. Each section builds on the previous, forming a consistent framework for Islamic understanding.

  • Tahrif al-Qur'an: A Study of Misconceptions Regarding Corruption of the Qur'anic Text

    A response to the accusation that the Shi'a believe in tahrif (alteration) of the Holy Qur'an.

  • Some Old Manuscripts of the Holy Qur'an

    Compilers of the Qur'an. The 'Uthmani Codices. The Codex of 'Ali. Codices of various cities. Script of early manuscripts. Codices of the Imams.

  • The Gospel of the Shia of Ali (a)

    The close relation between Prophet Jesus ('a) and Imam 'Ali ('a), and their shared characteristics. Traditions about Jesus (a), and an admonition from the Almighty to Jesus (a) narrated by the Ahlul Bayt (a).

  • Outlines of the Development of the Science of Hadith

    Includes origins and history of the science of hadith, six books of Sunni hadith, Shi'i books of hadith, and the major Shi'i scholars of hadith.

  • Sociology of the Quran Part I

    This is the first part of Martyr Murtada Mutahhari's book Society and History (Jami`e wa tarikhh), which is itself a part of his important work Introduction to the Islamic World Outlook (Muqaddameh'i bar jahan bini‑ye Islami). In this section on society, the author discusses various viewpoints regarding the relationship between individual and society, and explains the Qur'anic viewpoint. Then he goes on to discuss such issues as social freedom and determinism, class division and social polarization, social pluralism and homogeneity, and the future of human societies. The second part of the book about history and the philosophy of history from the viewpoint of the Qur'an will appear 'in sha' Allah in the future issues of Al‑Tawhid.

  • Zawahir al-Qur'an: The Authority of the Book's Literal Meanings

    Importance of the literal meanings of the Qur'an and examples of its use by the Ahlul Bayt (a). Arguments against the literal meanings. Methodology and sources of tafsir.

  • The Theory of 'Alam al Khalq and 'Alam al-'Amr

    An analysis into the theory of 'Alam al Khalq (World of Creation) and 'Alam al-'Amr (the World of Command)

  • Defence and Jihad in the Quran

    A paper by Ahmad Jannati about Defence and Jihad from Qur`an, explaining the meaning, types, significance and goals of Jihad.

  • Words of the Word of God: Jesus Christ (a) Speaks through Shii Narrations

    Words and advice of Prophet 'Isa (Jesus) found in Shi'i traditions, on subjects including God, man, the hereafter, wisdom, prayer, poverty, the heart, and much more. Selected, edited and translated by Mahdi Muntazir Qa'im and Muhammad Legenhausen

  • The Scientific Dimension of the Quran

    A discussion of the two views of the Holy Quran with respect to its Scientific Dimension. One view says that the Holy Quran includes all kinds of knowledge and therefore it contains the basic ingredients of all the sciences of nature. The second holds that the Quran is merely a book of guidance, and there is no room for the physical and natural sciences in it. The author then presents his own opinion.

  • Understanding the Uniqueness of the Quran

    Approaches to the understanding of the Qur'an, characteristics and uniqueness of the Qur'an, language of the Qur'an, reason and the heart in the Qur'an.

  • Arabic Accounts of al-Husayn's Martyrdom

    An attempt to reconstruct the tradition of historical writing about the martyrdom of the Imam al‑Husayn.

  • Great Shi'i Works: 'Kitab al-Irshad' by Al-Mufid

    A biography of the Shi'i scholar Shaykh al-Mufid, and a description of his book 'Kitab al-Irshad' which contains biographies of each of the 14 infallibles.

  • Selection from Glimpses of the Nahj al-Balaghah

    This is the translation of sections from Martyr Mutahhari's book Sayri dar Nahj al-balaghah. This book consists of seven sections. In the first section the author discusses the two main characteristics of the Nahj al-balaghah; its literary excellence and its multidimensionality, quoted various opinions expressed about Imam Ali's eloquence in general and about the Nahj al-balaghah in particular. In the second section, the author discusses the theological and metaphysical ideas propounded in the Nahj al-balaghah and compared them with the parallel notions familiar to the Muslim mutakallimun and philosophers. The third section deals with ibadah (worship) and its various levels. The fourth section deals with Islamic Government and Social Justice. The fifth, dealing with the controversial issue of caliphate (khilafah) and the superior status of the Ahl al-Bayt (A), has been deleted in this translation. The sixth and the seventh sections discuss the Nahj al-balaghah's ethical teachings, in

  • The Islamic System of Judiciary in the Qur'an

    Verses of the Qur'an which deal with a judiciary system, need for judiciary laws, rules for judges, and matters concerning testimony and witnesses.

  • Methods of Religious Thought in Islam

    Formal aspects of religion, traditions of companions, outward and inward aspect of Qur'an, interpretation of Qur'an, authenticating and following hadith.