imamate
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Acknowledgements Firstly, I thank my dear friends Raza Rizvi & Muhammed al-Sharifi for helping me gather these quotes, references & arguments in regard to Shi’a Imamate and the theological belief that ʿAlī b. Abī Ṭālib is Divinely appointed as the political leader. I acknowledge their great efforts and I acknowledge that they have helped me…
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Justice of the Imam – Is it permissible to obey a tyrannical Muslim? We say that it is not only permissible to remove a tyrannical Muslim leader, but it is a collective obligation. We also hold that it is not permissible or obligatory to obey such a ruler. We support our statement by the Book…
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Muslims as stand-bearers of justice – The leadership of Salahuddin al-Ayyubi “Justice was one of the most prominent characteristics of Salahad-Deen’s leadership. He believed that justice was one of thefundamental principles of Allah in this universe; his conviction wasthat justice was one of the fruits of strong faith. He had learned thatfrom his master who…
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The enemy within: Crimes of the Saudi Family by Dr Muhammad Al-Massari The family of Saud have promoted a fabricated, distorted and mutilated “dead” version of “Tawhid” that has no existence within the practical sphere of life. It revolves around “the dead”, the domed shrines, trees, rocks, sand and graves. They did this in order…
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Zaydi Usul: Chapter on Afflictions – by Imam Muhammad b. Yahya (a.s) ‘It is also obligatory for every rational person among the people of Islam, when severe calamities befall themselves or their children, to have good expectations regarding Allāh. Whatever trials and afflictions have come before from Allāh, one should consider them with proper reflection…
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The importance of Ghadīr Khumm for ‘Alī is highlighted by ‘Alī himself on the Day of Raḥba because he was demanding the Muslims to testify for the validity of the Sermon of Ghadīr. (Musnad Ahmad b. Hanbal) It is important to remember that ‘Alī could have simply mentioned the famous sermon by himself without asking…
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