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This book compares Shia and Sunni perspectives on human creation in the Qur’an, focusing on Allāmah Ṭabāṭabā’ī and Ālūsī’s views.

The Social Philosophy of Hijab examines hijab’s cultural, religious, and social significance in Iran, exploring its role in identity, modesty, and the impact of modernity on traditional dress codes.

Tawbah Wa Ahammiyyat Ān Dar Islām Wa Sāyir ’Adyān” by Hossein Ali Ja‘fari explores the concept of repentance in Islam and other religions, highlighting its spiritual significance and transformative power. Published by Ḥikmat wa ‘Irfān, 2024.

An exploration of the historical, cultural, and religious aspects of ḥijāb in Islamic culture, discussing the evolution of women’s attire, Islamic regulations, and the societal impact of covering, with critiques of modern challenges and misconceptions.

The book “Arba‘īn in Shia Culture” explores the exclusive link between Arba‘īn and Imam Hussein, criticizing its extension to others. It highlights the spiritual significance of Arba‘īn as a key symbol of Shia identity and the number forty in Islamic tradition

This work explores the lives of Jesus and Mary through the Quran, aiming to foster unity between Muslims and Christians. The first section focuses on Mary, detailing her birth, upbringing, and the miraculous birth of Jesus. The second section covers Jesus’s birth, his role as the Messiah, and his miracles, addressing the concept of the Trinity and Jesus’s divine origin. Despite some title and conceptual criticisms, the book provides valuable insights into these significant religious figures.

Divīst Pursish va Pāsukh Pīramūn-i Imām Zamān (a) is a two-volume book by Sayyid Jaʿfar Mūsavīnasab that provides answers to 200 questions about the concept of Imamate, with a focus on the life and Imamate of Imām Mahdī (a). This book addresses various aspects such as his birth, occultation, reappearance, and the establishment of a global government. It serves as an important resource for Shiʿa scholars and contains 89 answered questions in its second volume.

This book explores the intellectual and political lives of the twelve Shi’a Imams, examining their unique contributions within their historical contexts. It sheds light on their leadership styles, strategies, and lasting impact on the Islamic world.

Difāʿ az Mahdawiyyat by ʿAlī Aṣghar Riḍvānī is a concise Persian book that defends the belief in the Mahdī. It refutes objections from Orientalists and Muslim intellectuals, providing evidence from Islamic sources. Recommended for those supporting Mahdism.

This book examines Islamic and religious teachings from the perspective of Imam Mahdi (a). The author uses hadiths and narrations narrated from Imam Mahdi (a) to address topics such as monotheism, imamate, prophethood, resurrection, jurisprudential rulings, ethics, sin, and prayer.