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    Introduction to Shi’a Islam
    Introduction to Shi’a Islam
    Introduction to Shi’a Islam
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    Introduction to Shi’a Islam

    By Abbas Al Humaid

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    I believe that we all have intriguing views of life - views that must be honored and that we must be happy to share with the world around us.

    It is for this reason that I produced this booklet, which serves as an introduction to Shi’a Muslims and what I understand of their view of the Islamic vision of life and human society. I have produced it in accordance with the teachings of their Imams and the contemporary writings of their prominent and renowned scholars, which Shi’a Muslims abide by in their practices and traditions."

    SAID ABOUT THE BOOK
    “I read the book and it delighted me with its precise and concise content.”
    Dr. Mohammed Saleem al Awa

    “A great book that highlighted the essential unity of Islam with the school of the Shia Muslims. Demonstrating the stability of its foundations and pillars and the greatness of its principles and values, emphasizing its bright historic image, mixed with the marvelous clear thought and abundant intellectual and spiritual heritage of the Prophet Mohammed and his close household; Ali, Fatima, Hassan and Hussain. Because of this thoughtful work, the book shined in a halo of the Holy Quran and organized with the beautiful Prophetic guidance. None of that came as a surprise, since the author has a charming pen and fertile thought. Allah bless him for this great work.”
    Sayed/ Muneer al Khabbaz

    “This book, by Abbas Al Humaid is a step in the path of mutual understanding, and a seed that shall grow with the blessing of honest work to become a good tree, may Allah will that. We hope this book, and similar work, find its way to its targeted goals. Let us build the bridges that we, so long, unwittingly demolished, and let us raise the glory of a nation, some of its individuals worked to bury.”
    Shaikh/ Haider Hoballah

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAbbas Al Humaid
    Release dateMay 21, 2017
    ISBN9781912275076
    Introduction to Shi’a Islam
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    Abbas Al Humaid

    Abbas is partner at Mazars Group, strategist, management consultant, auditor and author who is mainly concerned about the human being development at the universal level. He is inspired in his life by enabling others, whether individual or organizations, to succeed. He has supported many organizations to successes, helping them achieve their potentials strategically and operationally. He has also contributed to raising the capabilities of thousands of individuals both at the professional level and in the general humanitarian field through his books, lectures, special sessions and the development of their Institutional capacity. He published 8 books and many articles that aimed at providing support and guidance to individuals, communities and institutions to enable them to make positive, conscious and purposeful practical changes that make their lives better, more secure and happier. His books have been highly appreciated by many independent professionals and thinkers of various intellectual orientations and religious affiliations around the world

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      Foundation of Shiaism ?
      Q & Ans series with the students and fellows of the
      International Institute of Islamic Studies, Egypt.
      Answered by: Abu Hayyan Saeed

      Summary :
      The Shi'ism is based on the pillars of Imamate Theory i.e Twelve caliphs from Quresh,Narration of the pond of Khumm ,Narrations of Kissa,Narration of Mahdi but the foundation of these pillars is Hadith e Thaqalayn (Saqlain).


      This question has been asked by the students and colleagues of the International Institute of Islamic Studies, Cairo, Egypt, about the status of famous "Hadith Saqlain",(Hadith e Thaqalayn).
      Before strat discussion i ever quote of a Phrase of mine
      “Remember our brian in the skull is not a Cap-Stand ''.

      I am answering this question but I didn't want to impose my thoughts on people. These are my thoughts based on the evidence of Asnad,Matun and Darayat of the story of Saqlain (Thaqalayn) which I consider to be the foundation of Shiaism.

      The biggest deception in hadith studies is the ‘Hadith Saqlain’. Imam Muslim bin al-Hajjaj in his compilation "Sahih Muslim" has taken this biggest fake hadith. This ‘Hadith Saqlain’ is the foundation of Shiism.
      In this hadith, fabricators hit many with one arrow.

      Hadith Saqlain is the basis of Shiites and Rafidis theology. This diabolical hadith has been fabricated by Majoosi Rafidis. Through centuries All Shia writers have been pin point referencing and copied this diabolical statement from books of hadiths which we called “Sahah Sitta”, and All Shia writers hysterically feel very proud to quote this diabolic narration in their favor to prove the Funny Theology of Imamate, Ahle Bait,Kissa,Khum e Ghaddir, Mahdi, etc.

      The questions I often ask are “why did the compilers of Sahah Sitta take these fake and fabricated narrations in their Books” ?? Were they lost in their senses or their creed was the reason to input these types of gossip in their Sahah Sitta?

      But unfortunately, I didn't get any reasonable answer from the Worshippers of Sahah Sitta for decades.
      Let us know who is the main narrator of Hadith Thaqalayn in Sahah Sitta ,he is
      Muslim Ibn Al-Hajjaj Nishapuri, born in 206 AH and died in 261 AH, Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj was born in the town of Nishapur in the Abbasid province of Khorasan, in present-day northeastern Iran, was a collector of hadiths. In history, people said that he was the memorizer of half a million (500,000) hadiths. He collected all kinds of gossip in the name of hadith from all over the world.
      During his multiple visits to Basra, Kufa, Baghdad, Khorasan, Nishapur, Hijaz, Yemen, Syria, Egypt, etc, He was adopting hundreds of thousands of fake and fabricated narrations from the people he met.
      He narrated hundreds of fake and fabricated traditions in his book named “Sahih Muslim”. The hadith of Saqlain (Thaqalayn) is one of them which is the foundation of Shiaism. Shia writers proudly cite the Saqlain narrations from Sahah Sitta, calling them Sunni Compilers. Shiite knew very well about the six compilers.

      There are dozens of books and thousands of articles by Shia scholars based on Thaqalayn gossip which have been taken from six books of so-called Sunni muhaddithin.
      For example, I refer to Sahih Muslim # 2408a ,# 2408b , #6225 because this is the “Blue Eyed Baby” of Shia Scholars for hundreds of years.

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    Introduction to Shi’a Islam - Abbas Al Humaid

    Introduction to Shi’a Islam

    The Islamic Vision of Life

    By Abbas Al Humaid

    Published by Abbas Ali Mahmood

    ISBN: 978-1-912275-07-6

    First edition–May, 2017

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    OTHER PUBLICATIONS BY THIS AUTHOR:

    1.Islamic Strategy – How to Participate in the Development of the Muslim Nation

    2.How to Plan Your Career - Develop your Business Portfolio

    3.The Journey of a Toiler (Novel)

    4.The Tranquil Soul - Practical Steps to Achieve Happiness and Success

    CONTACT THE AUTHOR

    Whatsapp: +96895385151

    Email: abbas.alhumaid@gmail.com

    Website: www.alhumaid.org

    Said in the Book

    A great book that highlighted the essential unity of Islam with the school of the Shia Muslims. Demonstrating the stability of its foundations and pillars and the greatness of its principles and values, emphasizing its bright historic image, mixed with the marvelous clear thought and abundant intellectual and spiritual heritage of the Prophet Mohammed and his close household; Ali, Fatima, Hassan and Hussain. Because of this thoughtful work, the book shined in a halo of the Holy Quran and organized with the beautiful Prophetic guidance. None of that came as a surprise, since the author has a charming pen and fertile thought. Allah bless him for this great work.

    Sayed/ Muneer al Khabbaz

    This book is indeed good and well written. Modern methods of discourse and palatable expression of ideas. Successful in presenting the doctrines of Ahl al Bâit, delivering their noble message to people, highlighting their higher goals they intended to achieve in the succession of Allah on the Earth. May Allah bless your work.

    Shaikh/ Ali al Dihneen

    "This book, by Abbas Al Humaid is a step in the path of mutual understanding, and a seed that shall grow with the blessing of honest work to become a good tree, may Allah will that. We hope this book, and similar work, find its way to its targeted goals.

    Let us build the bridges that we, so long, unwittingly demolished, and let us raise the glory of a nation, some of its individuals worked to bury."

    Shaikh Haider Hoballah

    I read the book and it delighted me with its precise and concise content.

    Dr. Mohammed Saleem al Awa

    About the Author

    The author of this book is a seasoned C- Level executive, business visionary, with successful history of delivering unprecedented growth and 25+years of career in renowned organizations such as Arthur Anderson, E&Y and KPMG distinguished by sustained accomplishments. Recognized as a thought leader, innovator, trustworthy business advisor and an expert in defining, evolving and executing business strategies. Renowned for broad strengths in strategic management, risk management, change management and optimizing business processes. Aiding government-owned companies to realize their economic goals.

    He is one of a few thousand people globally who is authorized by the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI), a UN-sanctioned non-governmental organization, to practice as a management consultant.

    He has also been awarded the status of Fellow in the management consultancy field. This is the highest level of professional accreditation and is awarded to those who can demonstrate evidence of significant contribution to the management consultancy profession. As of 2009, this status had been awarded to less than a thousand management consultants around the world.

    Accredited in Sep 2010 by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI, UK) to assess candidates for prestigious accreditation - Chartered Manager (CMgr) status, the ultimate accolade for any practicing professional manager. Me being one of two outside of the UK.

    The author studied Islamic doctrines and creed in Iran for 6 years.

    He is the holder of a range of fellowships, academic qualifications and international professional qualifications including Certified Public Accountant (CPA) accreditation from the USA, Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and Chartered Manager (CMgr) accreditation from the UK and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) accreditation from the USA. He holds two B.A. degrees, one in accounting and the other in economy, and a postgraduate diploma in business administration from Heriot-Watt University, UK.

    Letter from the Author

    In this era of globalization, we need a dialogue among civilizations. It is an ideal time to promote enhanced contact between individuals for the sake of their mutual well-being, development, and happiness.

    This convergence of civilizations is one that Islam has called for, and is in fact why Allah created humans as different nations, races and tribes. O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female, and made you nations and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the noblest of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted (Quran 49:13). Did not Allah check one set of people by means of another, there would surely have been pulled down monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques, in which the name of Allah is commemorated in abundant measure. (Quran 22:40).

    In this era of globalization and knowledge, the entire world is sharing natural resources and sources of knowledge, facing common difficulties and encountering similar challenges. We all share many common values, principles, and basic intellectual ideas, irrespective of our color, religion, or school of thought. Therefore, it is imperative that we cooperate with each other to make the world a safe, harmonious and constructive place where each person can live according to their own views and principles without fear of harm or persecution.

    We need a state of full cooperation and mutual trust. We must eliminate the ignorance of otherness that is often used to instill fear in us and tear apart our unity as human beings. To begin building mutual trust, we need to identify ourselves clearly and transparently as well as to put forward our true vision of life and society. I believe that we all have intriguing views of life - views that must be honored and that we must be happy to share with the world around us.

    It is for this reason that I produced this booklet, which serves as an introduction to Shi’a Muslims and what I understand of their view of the Islamic vision of life and human society. I have produced it in accordance with the teachings of their Imams and the contemporary writings of their prominent and renowned scholars, which Shi’a Muslims abide by in their practices and traditions. Shi’a scholars usually present the subjects addressed in this book in a different format, where beliefs are addressed under a general heading called Principles of Faith and worship practices under the heading Branches of Faith.

    Contents

    Letter from the Author

    What is Shi'a Islam?

    The Islamic Intellectual Framework

    What Eminent Non-Muslims say about Islam

    Chapter One: Islamic Vision of Life

    Chapter Two: Islamic Faith

    Chapter Three: Islamic Practices

    What is Shi'a Islam?

    Shi’a Muslims are an integral part of the Islamic nation.

    They believe in Allah (God), his angels, holy books, messengers, the Day of Judgment, and ‘Qadr’ (Predestination). Shi’ites also bear testimony that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger. They perform the daily prayers, pay the Zakat (Islamic tax), perform Hajj (pilgrimage), and observe the fasting of Ramadan. However, they differ from the rest of the Muslim sects on account of their belief in an Imamate and in certain minor details that, according to the general consensus of all Muslims, do not deviate from Islam.

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    The sources of law from which Shi’a Muslims derive the teachings of their faith and their theology are contained in the Quran (which is the same Quran printed in Saudi Arabia and various other Muslim countries) and the corpus of Hadith, which encompasses the sayings of the Holy Prophet (PBUHF) and the Imams of Ahl al Bayt (AS).

    The global population of Shi’a Muslims is around 300 million, and they are spread over more than fifty-seven countries around the globe. They are a minority (comprising less than 10% of the population) in over forty-one of these countries. In twelve countries, Shi’ites represent between 10-50% of the population. These countries are Ethiopia, Albania, Qatar, Syria, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Yemen, and Lebanon. Shi’ites form the majority group (more than 50% of the population) in only four countries: Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan, and Bahrain. [1]

    The Islamic Intellectual Framework

    The Islamic vision

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