Books

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Intellection in the Islamic Tradition: A Lecture by Shahīd Muṭahharī

A lecture by Shahīd Murṭaẓā Muṭahharī on the role of intellection (taʿaqqul) in the Islamic tradition, and the role it plays in the guidance of human beings.

The Heritage of Scholars: A Review of Agha Buzurg al-Tihrani’s al-Dhariʿah

In the following detailed synopsis, Dr. Aun Hasan Ali explores al-Dharīʿah ilā Taṣānīf al-Shiʿah, a renowned work in bibliographical studies that provides a glimpse into the vast intellectual legacy of Shiʿi scholarship.

Ahl al-Bayt Islamic Seminary Reading-List

The beginning of a larger project, here is a list of books that are particularly insightful on various topics. This first list contains books that introduce Islam and an Islamic perspective.

A Review of Shahīd Muṭahharī’s Understanding Islamic Sciences

Naveed Ganjani provides a concise review of Shahīd Muṭahharī's text on the major disciplines studied in the Shiʿi scholastic tradition.

Shīʿī Theology through the Lens of Divine Justice

In part 1 of a summary-review on Najam Haider's book "Shīʿī Islam: An Introduction," Azhar Sheraze explores the book's introductory framing and characterization of Shīʿī Theology.

God’s Emissaries: An Excerpt on The Creation of Adam and the...

An excerpt from the book, God’s Emissaries: Adam to Jesus, penned by Shaykh Rizwan Arastu, on the cosmic events surrounding the creation of Adam (a).