An Introduction to Shi`i Islam: The History and Doctrines of Twelver Shi`ism
Moojan Momen • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300035315
An Introduction to Shi`i Islam: The History and Doctrines of Twelver Shi`ism
Moojan Momen • Yale University Press
ISBN-10: 0300035314 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300035315 · 1987
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Moojan Momen provides a comprehensive overview of the history, theology, and legal traditions of Twelver Shi'ism. The text traces the evolution of the faith from its origins following the death of the Prophet Muhammad through the development of its distinct sectarian identity and modern religious practices. This scholarly examination serves as a foundational resource for understanding the beliefs and institutional structures that define the largest branch of Shi'i Islam.
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