An Introduction To Shii Islam
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Author |
: Najam Haider |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 267 |
Release |
: 2014-08-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781107031432 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1107031435 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Synopsis Shi'i Islam by : Najam Haider
This book examines the development of Shi'i Islam through the lenses of belief, narrative, and memory.
Author |
: Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 273 |
Release |
: 2018-05-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781351604864 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1351604864 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis What is Shi'i Islam? by : Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi
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 in response to world events. In fact for many people, Shi’ism stands for "radical Islam", or – worse – "Islamic terrorism". In some respects, nothing is more familiar than Shi’ism, and yet nothing is more misunderstood. For some twenty years the media have increased their coverage of the phenomenon. Never, or only rarely, do they formulate the question we ask here: what is Shi’ism? What is this belief that inspires millions of people dispersed throughout the world? This book provides a broad based introduction to Shi’i Islam. It examines what the Shi’i believe, how they see themselves and how they view the world. It includes a thorough examination of doctrine, philosophy, the Shi’i approach to the Qur’an and the historical evolution of Shi’ism as a branch of Islam. Too often, and too quickly, the conclusion is drawn that Shi’ism is a marginal heretical sect, fundamentally alien to the deeper truth of the great religion of Islam, thrust by historical accident onto the political stage. Shi’ism either speaks the truth of Islam, meaning that it is a truth of terror, or it is entirely foreign to Islam and, therefore, merits outright rejection, as Islamic fundamentalists and some individuals repeatedly claim. This book intends to explain why such common misunderstandings of Shi’ism have taken root. Written in an accessible format and providing a thorough overview of Shi’ism, this book will be an essential text for students and scholars of Islamic Studies or Iranian Studies.
Author |
: Moojan Momen |
Publisher |
: Yale University Press |
Total Pages |
: 459 |
Release |
: 1985 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780300034998 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0300034997 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Synopsis An Introduction to Shiʻi Islam by : Moojan Momen
Author |
: Gurdofarid Miskinzoda |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 1101 |
Release |
: 2014-01-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780857735294 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0857735292 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Study of Shi'i Islam by : Gurdofarid Miskinzoda
Shi'i Islam, with its rich and extensive history, has played a crucial role in the evolution of Islam as both a major world religion and civilization. The prolific achievements of Shi?i theologians, philosophers and others are testament to the spiritual and intellectual wealth of this community. Yet Shi?i studies has unjustly remained a long-neglected field, despite the important contribution that Shi'ism has made to Islamic traditions. Only in recent decades, partially spurred by global interest in political events of the Middle East, have scholars made some significant contributions in this area. The Study of Shi'i Islam presents papers originally delivered at the first international colloquium dedicated exclusively to Shi'i studies, held in 2010 at The Institute of Ismaili Studies, London. Within the book are eight sections, namely, history, the Qur'an and its Shi'i interpretations, hadith, law, authority, theology, rites and rituals, and intellectual traditions and philosophy. Each section begins with an introduction contextualizing the aspects of studying Shi'i Islam particular to its theme, before going on to address topics such as the state of the field, methodology and tools, and the primary issues with which contemporary scholars of Shi'i studies are dealing. The scope and depth here covered makes this book of especial interest to researchers and students alike within the field of Islamic studies. The volume benefits from the diverse expertise of nearly 30 world-class scholars, including Mohammad-Ali Amir-Moezzi, Meir M. Bar-Asher, Farhad Daftary, Daniel De Smet, Gerald R. Hawting, Nader El-Bizri, Etan Kohlberg, Wilferd Madelung, Andrew Newman, Ismail K. Poonawala, Sabine Schmidtke and Paul E. Walker.
Author |
: Heinz Halm |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 200 |
Release |
: 1997 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015046809284 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Synopsis Shi'a Islam by : Heinz Halm
Attempts to explain the bewildering events in the Middle East.
Author |
: Moojan Momen |
Publisher |
: George Ronald |
Total Pages |
: 472 |
Release |
: 1985 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:49015001246140 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Synopsis An Introduction to Shi'i Islam by : Moojan Momen
Author |
: Moojan Momen |
Publisher |
: George Ronald |
Total Pages |
: 397 |
Release |
: 1985-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0853982015 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780853982012 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis An Introduction to Shiʻi Islam by : Moojan Momen
Author |
: Jon Armajani |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 252 |
Release |
: 2020-05-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781793621368 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1793621365 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Synopsis Shia Islam and Politics by : Jon Armajani
This book argues that ever since Iran’s Islamic Revolution in 1979, which established a Shia Islamic government in Iran, that country’s religious and political leaders have used Shia Islam as a crucial way of expanding Iran’s objectives in the Middle East and beyond. Since 1979, Iran’s religious and political leaders have been concerned about Iran’s security in the face of the hostility and expansionism of the United States and other western countries, and the threats from powerful neighboring Sunni leaders and countries. While Iran’s government has attempted to align itself with Shia Muslims in various countries, such as Iraq and Lebanon, against American and Sunni expansionism, the Iranian government has attempted to religiously nourish and politically mobilize those Shias as a matter of principle, not only because of the Iranian government’s desires to protect Iran from external threats. The book analyzes Shia Islam and politics in Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon which have among the largest proportional Shia populations in the Middle East and are vibrant centers of Shia intellectual life. The book's clear and jargon-free approach make it especially accessible for students and general readers who would like an introduction to the book's topics.
Author |
: Najam Haider |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 267 |
Release |
: 2014-08-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781316061015 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1316061019 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis Shi'i Islam by : Najam Haider
During the formative period of Islam, in the first centuries after Muhammad's death, two particular intellectual traditions emerged, Sunnism and Shi'ism. Sunni Muslims endorsed the historical caliphate, while Shi'i Muslims, supporters of 'Ali, cousin of the Prophet and the fourth caliph, articulated their own distinctive doctrines. The Sunni-Shi'i schism is often framed as a dispute over the identity of the successor to Muhammad, whereas in reality, Sunni and Shi'i Muslims also differ on a number of seminal theological doctrines concerning the nature of God and legitimate political and religious authority. This book examines the development of Shi'i Islam through the lenses of belief, narrative, and memory. It also covers a wide range of Shi'i communities from the demographically predominant Twelvers to the transnational Isma'ilis to the scholar-activist Zaydis. The portrait of Shi'ism that emerges is that of a distinctive and vibrant community of Muslims with a remarkable capacity for reinvention and adaptation, grounded in a unique theological interpretation of Islam.
Author |
: Moojan Momen |
Publisher |
: Oneworld Publications |
Total Pages |
: 304 |
Release |
: 2015-12-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 178074787X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781780747873 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (7X Downloads) |
Synopsis Shi'i Islam by : Moojan Momen
From infallible Imams to Ayatollahs in Iran, Shi’ism has long been a prominent, if misunderstood, branch of Islam. It regards Ali, Muhammad’s son-in-law, as the Prophet’s legitimate successor. But theological differences between the Shi’ah and Sunni Muslims have led to sectarian violence, massacres and the desecration of holy sites. In this Beginner’s Guide, Dr Moojan Momen offers an accessible and comprehensive overview of Shi’ism, tracing the history of the community, its leadership and doctrines, from its inception to modern times. Packed with useful tables, family trees and text boxes, this engaging and up-to-date guide is a perfect introduction to the historical and geopolitical causes of religious tensions still troubling the Middle East today.