The authority of the Imam – an absent authority – is a governance of souls, even of their governmentality but not a government of power politics. At least that kingdom is deferred to the parousia of the Imam when he...
January, 2019
December, 2018
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18 December
Roots of North Indian Shi’ism in Iran and Iraq: Religion and State in Awadh, 1722–1859
In this book, the writer, Juan Ricardo Irfan Cole has contributed significantly to our understanding both of Nawabi Awadh (Oudh) and also Twelver (isna Ashari) Shi’ism. His detailed study of the social and...
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18 December
Is there Freedom of Speech in Islam?
Contrary to the views held about Islam with regards to freedom of speech, the writer wants to share the views held by Imam Ali AS the successor of Prophet (SAW), the fortress of Islam and leader of the believers with regards the freedom of speech and...
September, 2018
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2 September
Why Was Prophet Silent regarding Khalifas during His Lifetime?
What is the reason for the prophet’s (pbuh) silence during his lifetime regarding the khalifahs? Why didn’t he just unveil their true intentions in the beginning so that what happened after his...
July, 2018
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3 July
Imamate and Leadership: Lessons on Islamic Doctrine +PDF
It includes leadership in Islam, leadership of the Prophet and appointment of Imam Ali, responsibility of the companions, necessity of Imamate...
June, 2018
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30 June
Islamic Political Theory: Legislation +PDF
The first of two volumes of the renowned and comprehensive text on Islamic political theory by Ayatollah Misbah Yazdi, dealing with the importance of recognizing Islam as the basis of any just...
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28 June
Forty Questions on Islamic State: a Collection of Students’ Queries on Political Thought+PDF
The present work is a thorough examination of what the Islamic State should be, why it needs to exist and what differences are between opinions about the...
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28 June
A Cursory Glance at the Theory of Wilayat al-Faqih +PDF
This work contains a number of speeches, articles, books, and question-and-answer sessions of the erudite professor, Haḍrat Ayatullah Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi...
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4 June
Religious Authority and Political Thought in Twelver Shi‘ism: From Ali to Post-Khomeini
This book is a detailed theoretical study of the doctrine of leadership (Imamate) in Twelver Shi‘i Islam. Hamid Mavani provides not only a traditional perspective on Imamate but also theological, mystical, and...
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4 June
Why Ayatollah Hakim Didn’t Agree with Imam Khomeini on “Uprising against a Despotic Ruler”
If Imam Hassan (A.S) had as much followers as you have today, he would have risen up against the caliphate of his time. At first, he staged an uprising but when he learned that his followers had been bribed, he dismissed his decision to follow...
