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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 book “Mahdawīyat Wa Ẓuhūr” explores the Shia belief in the Mahdi’s reappearance, discussing its theological and historical aspects and the significance of Mahdism across various religions.

Woman in the Torah and the Quran examines women’s roles in Judaism and Islam, highlighting key themes like creation, family, and inheritance within each tradition’s texts.

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 in-depth analysis of diverse perspectives on the afterlife, examining theological debates on divine punishment, eternal damnation, and bodily resurrection. This study critiques views from Islamic scholars such as Ibn Arabi, Ibn Qayyim, and Mulla Sadra, addressing challenges to traditional beliefs on resurrection and divine justice.

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 delves into the character of Sufyani in Islamic eschatology. Based on authentic narrations, it explores Sufyani’s traits, uprising, goals, and ultimate fate at the hands of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.). A valuable resource for understanding Mahdism and the narrations related to Imam Mahdi’s (a.t.f.s.) emergence.

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.

Jalāʾ al-ʿUyūn by ʿAllāma Majlisī is a Persian book that introduces the fourteen Infallibles in Shiʿa Islam. Written in the 11th century, it covers their biographies, virtues, miracles, and the importance of shedding tears for their sufferings. The book has been translated into multiple languages and is highly recommended, including an English translation.