Two major events occurred in the early centuries of Islam that determined its historical and spiritual development in the centuries that followed: the formation of the sacred scriptures, namely the Qu
A close look at the early Shi'ite writing on the figure of the Imam, considered not just a jurist theologian but the central pillar of the faith, through whom God and his creatures communicate. Places
For the public at large Shi’ism often implies a host of confused representations, suggesting more often than not obscurantism, intolerance, political violence and other ignominies running hot or cold
For the public at large Shi’ism often implies a host of confused representations, suggesting more often than not obscurantism, intolerance, political violence and other ignominies running hot or cold
This work by a 3rd/9th century Shi?i scholar deals with variant readings of the Qur?an. Its most important part is the list of passages which were allegedly omitted or corrupted by the enemies of Ali
