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I am new to Shi'a Islam and wish to learn more about it. Are there any introductory books that you would recommend?

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I am new to Shi'a Islam and wish to learn more about it. Are there any introductory books that you would recommend?
Mahmood Abu Maryam, Trying to make sense of it all... Answer updated 6 years ago

You can start by exploring this link, and the sub-sections from it, that will lead you to many relevant books and articles.

https://www.al-islam.org/explore/shia-and-sunni

If you are looking for short Fact Sheets on various topics related to Shi'a belief and practice, then check this out:

https://www.al-islam.org/nutshell/

If you would like to sample the words of the Imams of the Ahl al-Bayt (a) when they speak of God, or address Him in supplications, then these two resources may be of interest:

https://www.al-islam.org/shiite-anthology-sayyid-muhammad-husayn-tabatabai

and

https://www.al-islam.org/sahifa-al-kamilah-al-sajjadiyya-imam-ali-zayn-al-abidin

Hope this helps!