A treatise on fundamental issues of the Shia Islamic faith. The chapters are inter-related by the theme of Imamate and Wilayat of the Holy Imams of Ahlul Bayt. The book also reflects some issues, that are being discussed among some sections of Shia Community in North America.
Note from Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi:
"This treatise deals with some fundamental issues of the Shí'a Islamic faith. Although
not all the chapters were written at the same time, they are inter-related and
connected by the theme of imãmate and wilãyat of the Imams of Ahlul Bayt. Chapter
2 was written in 1998, chapter 3 in 1990, chapter 4 in 1997, while the first and last
three chapters have been written this year. While revising chapter 3, I have added
the section 'The Meaning of Mawla' in order to complete the discussion on Ghadír
Khumm.
It is hoped that the reader will gain some insight into the Shí'a Islamic point of view
on the most fundamental issue that has defined its existence in the past as well as in
the present. This book also reflects some issues that are being discussed among
some sections of the Shí'a community in North America. Such discussions and
debates, at the least, provide the opportunity to further study and clarify the essential
beliefs of Shí'a Islam.
May Allãh, subhãnahu wa ta'ãla, bestow upon us the ability to open our hearts to the
Divine guidance, and may He lift the veils of academic arrogance and tribal solidarity
from our hearts and minds when we see the truth. Amin"
