Background One of the major disputes in Sunni-Shia polemics is the nature and role of ‘Ali b. Abi Taleb. The origin of this dispute stems from the presence of a wide variety of reports and traditions that depict ‘Ali in [read more]
When analyzing hadiths and historical reports, one cannot overlook the discipline of ‘ilmur-Rijaal. This science is a compilation of the hadith critics’ conclusions regarding the reliability of the numerous hadith transmitters that took part in the transmission of hadith. In [read more]
When studying Shia narrations, one sometimes comes across strange inconsistencies. In this short article, we examine one of these inconsistencies. We take a look at the most prominent Shia book of hadith, Al-Kafi by Al-Kulayni, and at the most significant [read more]
Iranian Ex-Shia Researcher Hassan Shemrani accepts the debate challenge of Shia preacher Hassan Allahyari. [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 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]
On Jonathan Brown’s Accusation against Mu’awiyah The following is a brief response to Jonathan Brown’s accusations against Mu’awiyah from his “Misquoting Muhammad”. Unlike most of our refutations, this article refutes an accusation made by a Sunni, Dr. Jonathan Brown, may [read more]
The Intellectual Dishonesty of Al-Khoei It is mostly taken for granted by students of knowledge the amount of effort that modern scholars and editors invest in their works. One of their tasks, the quoting of earlier works in the way [read more]
According to Twelver Shia beliefs the Imams have signs that prove their Imamah. However, based on our research many of the Imams do not have those signs. [read more]
Ashra Mubashra – Hadith Grading and Response to Doubts In this article we will be taking a close look at the narration of the Ashra Mubashra in which the Prophet – peace be upon him – is said to have [read more]
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