Concept of Shiism

To know the Shi'a

Mahmood Visali Honar concept of Shiism
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To know the Shi'a

The word Shi'a, to quote Ibn Manzur(1), means "those people who love what the Prophet's Progeny loves, and they are loyal to such Progeny". Hameedullah Khan(2) states "Shiat Ali means specifically that party which, after the death of the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) attached itself to Hazrat Ali...considering him the successor of the Prophet (PBUH) both in temporal and religious matters".

  1. Lisan al-'Arab, by Ibn Manzur, vol. 8, p189
  2. Schools of Islamic Jurisprudence, by

The Merits of the Shia

مهدی کریمی concept of Shiism
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In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate the Merciful All Praise is Due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. All Blessings be upon Mohammed and His Immaculate Household Abu Ja’far Mohammed bin Ali bin al-Hussein bin Musa bin Babawayh (the compiler of this book) says: 1. Ali’s rank is as same as the Prophet’s My father, Allah may please him, related to us from Abdullah bin al-Hussein al-Mueddib from Ahmed bin Ali al-Isfahani from Mohammed bin Aslam at-Tusi from Abu Rajaa from Hemmad bin

The False Shia

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The False Shia

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The False Shia

A man from Khorasan (a city in Iran) suggested to Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (the sixth leader for the Shia and the grandson of the prophet Muhammad) to make an armed campaign as the Imam had with him 100,000 followers. In order to test the man's quality of faith, the Holy Imam said: Just get down into this burning oven. He, the man, became so hesitant to obey the command of the Holy Imam. Meanwhile, a person came and greeted the Imam and the Holy Imam said to him

The Term "Shia" in Quran and Hadith

مهدی کریمی concept of Shiism
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The word "Shia" means "followers; members of party". As such, the term "Shia" alone has no negative or positive meaning unless we specify the leader of the party. If one is a Shia (follower) of the most righteous servants, then there is nothing wrong with being Shia, specially if the leader of such party has been assigned by Allah. On the other hand, if one becomes the Shia a tyrant or a wrong-doer, he shall meet with the fate of his leader. In fact, Quran indicates that on the day of

Historical factors and Shi’ism

مهدی کریمی concept of Shiism
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QUESTION: Have historical factors influenced the development of Shiaism, or is this sect a set of beliefs derived from the Qur’an and the clear traditions of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family)? ANSWER: We need to explain several points in order to shed light on the topic and show that: (a) historical factors and events had no role in the development of Shiaism and the belief in the existence of an Imam who will save humanity (b) all beliefs of the Shi‘a are entirely

The Origins of the Shi'ahs 2

مهدی کریمی concept of Shiism
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Shi'ism is not a new religion. It begins with the beginning of Islam. The embodiment of the code of religion, that is, the seal of the Prophets (s.a.w.) planted the tree of Shi'ism together with Islam; with his own hands, he watered it and looked after it. The plant grew up to be a green tree which began blooming in the life-time of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.). But it had not yet born fruit, when the light of prophethood was put out. We are not alone in advancing this claim. Even the eminent

Characteristics of the Shia

مهدی کریمی concept of Shiism
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The main area of discussion of volume 65 of the compilation of traditions entitled Bihar al-Anwar is in regards to elucidating on the characteristics of the Shia (Sifatush Shia). How helpful it would truly be if we would all read this section (of Bihar al-Anwar) and truly comprehend what a massive responsibility we have been given by being referred to with the sacred title of being the Shia of the Ahlul Bait (as). A person cannot simply profess to be a Shia nor can one simply say that he is

THERE IS ALWAYS AN IMAM

مهدی کریمی concept of Shiism
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WE BELIEVE that as God has decreed to send His apostles with divine Guidance, so also for any age or time God Has appointed an Imam to look after the people, leading them to the righteous path, and to guard the divine Law against any deviation. An Imam has to know clearly, the necessities of the ages, and lead the people to the true path of God. He invites and teaches the people to obey the prophets and to follow the LAW. If not so, man will fail to obtain the goal for which he is created

How the Term "Shia" is Defined in the Quran and Hadith

مهدی کریمی concept of Shiism
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The word "Shia" means "followers; members of party". As such, the term "Shia" alone has no negative or positive meaning unless we specify the leader of the party. If one is a Shia (follower) of the most righteous servants, then there is nothing wrong with being Shia, specially if the leader of such party has been assigned by Allah. On the other hand, if one becomes the Shia a tyrant or a wrong-doer, he shall meet with the fate of his leader. In fact, Quran indicates that on the day of

THE ORIGINS OF THE SHI'AHS

مهدی کریمی concept of Shiism
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The Cause of the Separation of the Shi ite Minority from the Sunni Majority The friends and followers of 'Ali believed that after the death of the Prophet, the caliphate and religious authority (marja'iyat-i ilmi) belonged to 'Ali. This belief came from their consideration of 'Ali's position and station in relation to the Prophet, his relation to the chosen among the companions, as well as his relation to Muslims in general. It was only the events that occurred during the few days of the

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