Islamic Book: Shi'ism

Shi'ism: Imamate and Wilayat *
Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project

Preface
Chapter 1: Origin of Shi'ism: Political or Religious?

Introduction
The Beginning of Islam
The origin of Shi'ism
The name "Shi'a"
Chapter 2 : Self-Censorship in Muslim History

Introduction
The First Open Call to Islam
Why Doesn't Ibn Hisham Mention this Da'wat?
Self-Censorship by At-Tabari
Self-Censorship in Modern Times
The Isnad of "Summoning the Family"
Conclusion
Chapter 3 : Ghadir Khumm and the Orientalists

Introduction
Study of Shi'ism and the Orientalists
Ghadir Khumm: from Oblivion to Recognition
Shaban and His New Interpretations
The Meaning of "Mawla" Conclusion
Chapter 4 : Appointment of 'Ali: Explicit or Implicit?

Introduction
The Explicit vs Implicit
The First Explicit Appointment
Abu Sufyan Knew But Others Didn't?
Why Didn't 'Ali Use these Arguments?
Didn't 'Ali Ever Use these Arguments?
Chapter 5 : The Concept of Ahlul Bayt: Tribal or Islamic?

Introduction
The Meaning of Ahlul Bayt
Who are the "Ahlul Bayt"?
"Ahlul Bayt" Not a Tribal Concept
Chapter 6 : Wilمyat and Its Scope

What is Wilayat
The Universal Wilayat
Wilayat: Spiritual vs Political
Do Najaf and Qum Have Different Views on the Role of the Imams?
Is Not Wilayat Part of the Faith?
The Final Correction
Chapter 7 : Knowledge of the Ahlul Bayt

Introduction
The Qur'an and 'Ilmu 'l-Ghayb
'Ilmu 'l-Ghayb of the Prophets
'Ilmu 'l-Ghayb of the Imams
'Ilmu 'l-Ghayb and Personal Life
The Concept of "al-Qur'an an-Natiq"

Conclusion
Bibliography

al-Islam.org Index
al-Shia.com Index

Index