This debate allowed both a Sunni and Shia representative to espouse their own case for their respective theologies. The debate covered topics like Sahaba, Quran and Imamah. The debate took place between Mohammed Hijab and Ali al-Shobayri (aka Ali Hosseini) [read more]
This article shall briefly discuss the practice known today as “Taraweeh” – a voluntary night prayer performed in Ramadan after the obligatory Isha prayer [read more]
Background We have previously covered in another article that there is much doubt regarding whether A’isha permitted the suckling of adults. However, the stubbornness of some has led us to writing a follow-up article that explains an aspect that is [read more]
The question of who holds onto the Thaqalayn is a common one that is often brought up in Sunni-Shia polemics. This article sheds light on the fact that… [read more]
Bismillah Wa Salaatu Wa Salaam A’laa Rasul’lillah, Am’aa B’aad… Allah says: “And among men is he who disputes about Allah, without knowledge or guidance, or a Book giving light (from Allah)” (Al-Hajj: 8) “ومن الناس من يجادل في الله بغير [read more]
In this article we will give a simple summary of all the correct beliefs that have reached us authentically regarding Imam Mahdi based on the well-researched work of the scholar Dr. `Abdul-`Alim `Abdul-`Adhim al-Bistawi. The topic of Imam Mahdi although [read more]
Peace be upon our readers, in this short article we will show that Prophet Ibrahim (as) was demoted as opposed to be promoted according to Shia beliefs. This article centers around the following verse: {And [mention, O Muhammad], when Abraham [read more]
It is often noticed that most converts to Islam end up as Sunnis by default. It is very rare for a convert to embrace Shiasm directly due to several reasons. The most obvious, is that those that come from a [read more]
Peace be up our dear readers, in this article we have a very important story to share that touches on several sensitive topics such as Taqiyyah, Fadak and Imamah. Twelvers claim the Caliphs usurped the rights of Ahlul-Bayt and stole [read more]
Alteration and Reorientation of Text in Twelver Shi`ism – In this article, we will focus on Shaykh Saduq, one of the most prominent figures in Twelver Shi`i hadith collection… [read more]
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