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MA Thesis: “The 12 Shiah Imams: Infallible or Imaginary?”

MA Thesis: “The 12 Shiah Imams: Infallible or Imaginary?”

2023-01-26
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Author: Mohsen Melanie Ghassan University: George Washington University Date of Award: May 15, 2022 Supervisor: Mohammad H. Faghfoory (Professor of Islamic Studies) Abstract: In Twelver Shia Islam, the line of 12 Imams occupies the highest relig...
A Critique of ISIS's Brutal Thought

A Critique of ISIS's Brutal Thought

2017-11-06
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The rampage caused by radicalized groups in Southwest Asia and their atrocities have affected millions of people, most of the victims being Muslims. Therefore a pamphlet concerning their brutal mayhems' origins and its flawed notional framework has been penned by IRIC. Hope you find it helpful in addressing misperceptions and clarifying some facts.
Mohammad, the promise of Torah

Mohammad, the promise of Torah

2014-08-30
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When the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) took his wife Haajar (Hagar) and his first born, Ismael (Ishmael), to PARAN, where Mecca is today, the Prophet Ibrahim prayed to Allah: O’ our Lord! surely I have settled from my offspring in an uncultivate...
The Sealing of Prophethood

The Sealing of Prophethood

2014-06-11
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By Seyyid Mujtaba Musavi Lari The sealing of prophethood has always been regarded as one of the fundamental components of belief in Islam; it negates the possibility of the emergence of any Messenger after the Prophet of Islam. In any discussion ...
Imamat versus Prophethood Part 1

Imamat versus Prophethood Part 1

2014-05-28
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Shi’a believes that the rank of Imamat (the position of a divinely- appointed leader) is higher than that of prophethood and messengership.
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