The book before you unveils the history of Shi’ism, its origin, the sects that came about and became popular with this name, the evolution of the Shia and their doctrines—from its early inception until the present day—highlighting how it regressed and mutated from a political group to a deviant heretical sect.
What distinguishes this book from others is that along with discussing the history of Shi’ism it also touches on some of the allegations the Shia raise against the Companions radiya Llahu ‘anhum of the Prophet salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, specifically Sayyidina ‘Uthman and Sayyidina Muawiyah radiya Llahu ‘anhuma, along with its response. A must read for every researcher and academic.
History and Evolution of Shi’ism
by: Sheikh Ihsan Ilahi Zahir
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Early Shi’ism and the first Shia
Shi’ism and the Saba’iyyah
The Shia and their Reviling of the Possessor of Two Lights radiya Llahu ‘anhu, and the Corruption the Saba’iyyah spread during his time
Evolving of Initial Shi’ism and the First Shia & the Era of the Saba’iyyah after the Martyrdom of Sayyidina ‘Uthman and during the Time of Sayyidina ‘Ali
The Sects of the Shia, their History and Beliefs
The Sects of the Shia, their History and Beliefs
The Ithna ‘Ashariyyah Shia
Shia Ithna ‘Ashariyyah and the Beliefs of the Saba’iyyah
The translation of the book is complete, by the grace of Allah, the pdf. file too has been updated.