Tolou International Institute

Tārīkh tashayyuʻ dar Īrān by Rasul Jafarian maps the socio-political expansion of Shii thought in Persia. The book examines the role of early migrations to Qom, the influence of Imam al-Riḍā’s presence, and the rise of powerful Shii dynasties like the Buyids.

Rasul Jafarian’s work provides a seamless narrative of the 12 Shii Imams, moving beyond fragmented accounts to explore the intellectual and political landscapes of their eras. This review covers the evolution of Shii historiography, from the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn to the occultation of Imam al-Mahdi.