Sociability & Relations

it is emphasized in our ḥadīths issued by Ahl al-Bayt  (peace be upon them) to pray in Masjid al-Ḥarām or Masjid al-Nabī with those who are not Shiites, to participate in their prayers and, to follow them in...

Creating the Qur’an presents the first systematic historical-critical study of the Qur’an’s origins, drawing on methods and perspectives commonly used to study other scriptural traditions....

Brannon Wheeler uses both textual analysis and various types of material evidence to gain insight into the role of animal sacrifice in Islam. He provides a 'thick description' of...

‘Īd al-Aḍḥā is considered an important and key opportunity to get closer to Allāh. This is a day that people, in the shadow of slavery and servitude, call the obedience of Allāh’s command. Therefore, the command of the Allāh Almighty to “slaughter and sacrifice” on the day of ‘Īd al-Aḍḥā …

The Islamic nation can once again observe its unity and harmony in this clear, timeless mirror, and [take this opportunity to] turn away from factors that lead to disunity and division...

This is a draft of a chapter that has been accepted for publication by Oxford University Press in the forthcoming book The Oxford Handbook of Hadith Studies edited by Mustafa Shah due for....

(This chapter will give) an account of the Imam after ‘Ali ibn al- Husayn, peace be on them, the date of his birth, the evidence for his Imamate, the age he reached, the period of his succession, the time and cause of his death, the place of his grave, and …

Imam Muhammad al-Baqir is famously known for analyzing and explaining various intellectual issues. He brought about an extensive movement in learning and science, and laid the foundations for an...

This dissertation will discuss and analyze the life of Imam Musa, as he was known by his followers; his numerous writings, speeches, and manifestos; the contributions he made to the advancement of the...

This study attempts to provide a clear picture of the theoretical and conceptual framework of Bint al-Huda al-Sadr thought and her view of the role and position of women by analyzing the themes of her articles on...