Book: Foundations of Jurisprudence - An Introduction to Imāmī Shīʿī Legal Theory published by Brill
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This volume contains editions and commentaries of hitherto un-edited manuscripts from the various strands of the Shiʿite tradition of Islamic thought (Zaydi, Ismaʿili and...
Read More »Morality, A Quranic Perspective by Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi
This book is written for both young and old as a handy daily reminder of overcoming struggles and choosing a more Godly path. It is also highly recommended for parents and teachers, to inculcate these divine values in younger children....
Read More »New Releases: Beacon of Guidance on the Heights of Eloquence
The "Beacon of Guidance on the Heights of Eloquence" is an English translation of the commentary written by Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi on the esteemed collection of Amir al-Mu'mnin Ali's ('a) words, "The Nahj al-Balaghah". The present volume includes the text of sermon number 1 and its commentary, which is largely about God's creation of the universe....
Read More »Dynamic Thought and Ideals of Imam Khomeini by Dr. Elena Levian
Dr. Elena Levian, a researcher in the field of religions and human rights, expressed her views on dynamic thought and ideals of Imam Khomeini and a range of other relevant topics....
Read More »An Intrinsic Sharīʿa-Based Approach to Reducing Ḥudūd Capital Punishments in Iran
Iran’s criminal laws are based on Islamic law (sharīʿa) in accordance with its Constitution. In recent years, Iran has been among the countries with the highest execution rates worldwide....
Read More »Call for Papers: International Forum on “Philosophy of Islamic (Religious) Education
There is a growing debate about the relevance and desirability of publicly funded religious education in a fragmenting, secular world in the grip of an anti-globalisation, nationalist/populist politics, increasingly turning authoritarian....
Read More »Revealing the Revelation by Shahid al-Sadr
Revealing the Revelation (which is a translation of the Arabic 'al-Mursal, al-Rasūl wa’l-Risālah') is a profound reflection on how divine guidance reaches humanity—beginning with the Divine Sender, flowing through the Holy Messenger, and culminating in the Message itself....
Read More »Position: Associate or Full Professor in Islamic Studies at Hartford International University
Hartford International University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Islamic Studies (open rank) which carries a simultaneous appointment of Co-Director of the Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations....
Read More »Islamic Teachings on the Food Loss and Waste Reduction
It is important to reflect on the profound teachings of Islam, particularly from the perspective of the School of Ahl al-Bayt (p), which offers timeless guidance on responsible consumption, food preservation, and avoiding waste...
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