بیشترلیست موضوعاتDownloading the EncyclopediaIntroductionVERSION 2.0
Chapter 1.a
VERSION 2.0Quran and Ahlul-BaytWhy
School of Ahlul-Bayt?
Who are Ahlul-Bayt?
Part iPart iiPart iiiPart ivPart vPart viPart viiThe Word House (Ahlul-Bayt) in QuranSunni Feedback on the Issues of Infallibility
and Ahlul-Bayt
Chapter 1.b
VERSION 2.0Who Offended the Blind?
Infallibility of the Prophets
Part iPart iiPart iii
Leadership and Infallibility
Part iPart ii
The Twelve Imams
Part iPart iiThe Holy Quran and the Pure ImamsThe Reward of Loving Ahlul-BaytHow to Send Greetings to Prophet
Muhammad?Is Being a Member of a Party Forbidden in
Islam?The Term "Shia" in Quran and
Hadithal-Azhar Verdict on the Shia
Chapter 2
VERSION 2.0The Last LuminarySunni Documentation on Imam al-Mahdi (AS) Special specifications of Imam al-Mahdi (AS)
Necessity of the Existence of Imam al-Mahdi
(AS) More on Imam al-Mahdi (AS) The Knowledge of the Unseen & the
Knowledge of the BookSome Traditions on the Virtues of Imam Ali
(AS)
Chapter 3
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Caliphate of Imam Ali (AS)
The Major Difference Between the Shia and
the Sunni
Ghadir Khum
Part iPart iiPart iiiCertainly your Master is .Who is the successor of the Prophet
(PBUH&HF)?The Prophet Announcing His Successor in
His First PreachHow is This Possible?The Opinion of Imam Ali (AS) on
Caliphate
Chapter 4
VERSION 1.5Respecting the Righteous CompanionsA Shi'ite View of the CompanionsThe Tragedy of ThursdayConspiracy Against Imam Ali (AS)Attacking the House of Fatimah (AS)Usurping the Land of FadakLady Fatimah (AS) protests against Abu Bakr's
ActionsMore Facts on FadakA short history of Fadak after the
Martyrdom of Fatima
Chapter 5.a
VERSION 1.5Muawiyah and Abusing Imam Ali (AS)More on MuawiyahDevelopment of History and Hadith
Collections
Islam of Abu Talib (Parts I through IV)
Part iPart iiPart iiiPart ivWas Azar the Father of Prophet Abraham?Who was Umm Kulthum the wife of Umar?On the Companions who Murdered UthmanThe Innovations of the Early CaliphsAre Munafiqeen Counted Among the Sahabah?Shia vs. Iran
Chapter 5.b
VERSION 1.5Imam Husain (AS): A brief Description and
AnalysisSome Traditions on Imam al-Husain (AS)Reasons Behind the Commemoration of Imam
al-Husain (AS)Did Imam al-Husain (AS) Know He Would Be
killed?The Martyred Ones
Tragedy of Karbala as reported by the Sunnis
Part iPart iiPart iiiPart ivPart vPart viPart viiPart viiiPart ix
Chapter 6.a
VERSION 2.0
Temporary Marriage in Islam:
Part 1: Evidences From Quran and the Sunni
CommentariesPart 2: Evidences From the Sunni Hadith
CollectionsPart 3: Evidences From the Sunni
History/Fiqh/Misc. BooksPart 4: Some Contradicting ReportsPart 5: Purpose of Marriage; Prohibition of
Illegal Sex & AlcoholPart 6: Similarities and Differences of
Mut'a and Regular MarriagePart 7: The Necessities and the
Advantages of Mut'aPart 8: Some Frequently Asked Questions on
Mut'aDebate on the Legitimacy of Mut'a:
Chapter 6.b
VERSION 1.5
al-Taqiyya/Dissimulation
Part iPart iiPart iiiKhums (one fifth)Tawassul (Resorting to Intermediary)Evidence for Tawassul by a Sunni WriterDid Muhammad Receive Revelation by
Mistake?!
Imamat vs. Prophethood
Part iPart iiFinality of the Prophethood
Chapter 7
VERSION 1.5
The Shia/Sunni Jurisprudence:
Shia ScholarsThe Rules of Modesty (according to five
Schools)Fasting (according to five Schools)Call for Prayer (Adhan) and Ablution
(Wudu)Joining Prayers and Other related
IssuesPrayer (according to five Schools)
Chapter 8
VERSION 1.5
Shia/Sunni and Quran:
Belief of Shia in the Completeness of
QuranDifferent Arrangements of QuranSome Sunni Reports on the
Incompleteness of QuranThe Quran Compiled by Imam Ali (AS)Tabarsi and incompleteness of QuranThe Book of Fatimah (AS)Can ANY human do that?Early Debates on the Integrity of the
Quran (Incomplete)
Chapter 9
VERSION 1.5Outline of DifferencesTraditions which falsely allege physical
attributes to AllahAbu Huraira vs. PaulSimilarities of Jews/Christians/MuslimsIbn Taymiya and his WorksThe Wahhabis
Chapter 10
VERSION 1.5
Abdullah Ibn Saba
Part iPart iiPart iiiPart ivPart v
Kaab al-Ahbar
Part iPart iiPart iii
Chapter 11
VERSION 1.5Kumail's Invocation and other
SupplicationsFree Will and FatalismDivine Justice and the Problem of EvilSome traditions from al-Kafi on the place of
reason in religionSome stories on Imam Ali (AS)Islamic Scientistsتوضیحاتافزودن یادداشت جدید On the Companions who Murdered UthmanA Wahhabi mentioned:> AMIRUL MU'MINEEN MU3AWIYA IBN ABI SUFYAN RADIYA ALLAHU 3ANHU>> SIFFIN>> Muawiya felt that the killers of Amirul Mumineen Uthmaan RA (the> fathers of Shiasm) should not be allowed to continue their evil> against Islaam.He did not fight for personal power.> .> Ali did not hand over these assassins to Muawiya due to some> sound and concrete proof that he possessed.Thus the people of> Shaam joined forces with Muawiya against Ali."It is not surprising that this Wahhabi has overlooked what the Messenger ofAllah (PBUH&HF) said about the fate of those who will fight Imam Ali (AS)which are recorded in what they call Sahih books, and stick to what isfabricated by the Leader of the Hypocrites (Amir al-Munafiqeen) Muawiyah(LA) himself.After all, I should not expect from their Wahhabi mentors todo better than that for bread and butter.The claim that Muawiyah raised against the legitimate Caliph of his timeand killed thousands of Muslims to take revenge from the murderers ofUthman is a flat-out lie! Had Muawiyah this in mind, he should first killthe commander of his army and many of his assistants for the Sunni historytestifies that those who killed Uthman were the companions who were on theside of Muawiyah (as well as other opponents of Imam Ali).The fact is thatany deceitful power-hungry leader needs to provide an excuse for hishorrible acts, and this was not unique to Muawiyah.As we can see in thefollowing Sunni references, those who agitated against Uthman were ones whocame first to revenge for his blood with one aim in their mind, that wasdestroying the rule of Imam Ali (AS).Sunni historians confirm that the agitation against the Caliph started bysome influential individuals among the companions.The weakness of Uthmanin handing the affairs of the State caused many companions to oppose him.This naturally resulted in a power struggle among the influentialcompanions in Medina.Sunni historians such as al-Tabari, Ibn Athir, and al-Baladhuri and many others provide traditions which confirm that thesecompanions were the first who asked the other companions, resided in othercities, to join them in revolt against Uthman.Ibn Jarir al-Tabarireported:When the people saw what Uthman was doing, the companions of theProphet in Medina wrote to other companions who were scatteredthroughout the frontier provinces: "You have gone forth but tostruggle in the path of Almighty God, for the sake of Muhammad'sreligion.In your absence the religion of Muhammad has been corruptedand forsaken.So come back to reestablish Muhammad's religion." Thus,they came from every direction until they killed the Caliph (Uthman).Sunni reference: History of al-Tabari, English version, v15, p184In fact al-Tabari quoted the above paragraph form Muhammad Ibn Is'haq IbnYasar al-Madani who is the most celebrated Sunni Historian and the authorof "Sirah Rasool-Allah".History testifies that those influential people who were the key element inagitation against Uthman include Talha, Zubair, Aisha (the mother ofbelievers), Abdurrahman Ibn Ouf, and Amr Ibn al-Aas (the army commander ofMuawiyah).a) TalhaTalha Ibn Ubaydillah was one of the biggest agitator against Uthman and wasthe one who plotted his murder.He then used that incident for revengeagainst Ali by starting the first civil war in the history of Islam (i.e.,the battle of Camel).I just give few paragraphs from both of al-Tabari andIbn Athir to prove my point.Here is the first one which is narrated by IbnAbbas (in some manuscripts it is Ibn Ayyash):I entered Uthman's presence (During the agitation against Uthman) andtalked with him for an hour.He said: "Come Ibn Abbas/Ayyash," and hetook me by the hand and had me listen to what the people were sayingat his door.We heard some say, "what are you waiting for," whileothers were saying, "wait, perhaps he will repent." While the two ofus were standing there (behind the door and listening), Talha IbnUbaydillah passed by and said: "Where is Ibn Udays?" He was told, "Heis over there." Ibn Udays came to (Talha) and whispered something withhim, and then went back to his associates and said: "Do not let anyonego in (to the house of Uthman) to see this man or leave his house."Uthman said to me: "These are the orders of Talha." He continued, "OGod! Protect me from Talha for he has provoked all these peopleagainst me.By God, I hope nothing will come of it, and that his ownblood will be shed.Talha has abused me unlawfully.I heard theMessenger of God said: 'The blood of a Muslim is lawful in threecases: apostasy, adultery, and the one who kills except in legitimateretaliation for another.' So why should I be killed?"Ibn Abbas/Ayyash continued: I wanted to leave (the house), but theyblocked my path until Muhammad Ibn Abi Bakr who was passing byrequested them to let me go, and they did so.Sunni reference: History of al-Tabari, English version, v15, pp 199-200The following report also supports that the murder of Uthman was led byTalha, and the killers came out to inform their leader that they took careof Uthman:Abzay said: I witnessed the day they went in against Uthman.Theyentered the house through an opening in the residence of Amr Ibn Hazm.There was a skirmishing and they got in.By God, I have not forgottenthat Sudan Ibn Humran came out and I heard him say: "Where is TalhaIbn Ubaydillah? We have killed Ibn Affan!" Sunni reference: History of al-Tabari, English version, v15, p200Uthman was besieged in Medina while Imam Ali (AS) was in Khaibar.The Imam(AS) came to Medina and found people gathering at the residence of Talha.Then Imam Ali (AS) went to met Uthman.Ibn Athir wrote:Uthman said to Ali: "You owe me my Islamic right and the right ofbrotherhood and relationship.If I have non of these rights and if Iwere in pre-Islamic era, it would be still shame for a descendants ofAbd Munaf (of whom both Ali and Uthman are descendants) to let a manof Tyme (Talha) rob us of our authority." Ali said to Uthman: "Youshall be informed of what I do." Then Ali went to Talha's house.Therewere a lot of people there.Ali spoke to Talha saying: "Talha, what isthis condition in which you have fallen?" Talha replied: "O' AbulHasan! it is to late!"Sunni reference: al-Kamil, by Ibn Athir, v3, p84Tabari also reports the following conversation between Imam Ali and Talhaduring the siege over Uthman:Ali said to Talha: "I ask you by Allah to send people away from(attacking) Uthman." Talha replied: "No, by God, not until the Umayadvoluntarily submit to what is right." (Uthman was the head of Umayad).Reference: History of al-Tabari, English version, v15, p235Talha even deprived Uthman of water:Abdurrahman Ibn al-Aswad said: "I constantly saw Ali avoiding (Uthman)and not acting as he formerly had.However, I know that he spoke withTalha when Uthman was under siege, to the effect that water skinsshould be taken to him.Ali was extremely upset (from Talha) aboutthat until finally water skins were allowed to reach Uthman."Sunni reference: History of al-Tabari, English version, v15, pp 180-181Now let us take a look at a report from the battle of Camel which has beenmentioned in numerous Sunni books of History and Hadith.The followingreport proves that even the Umayad leaders such as Marwan who (along sidewith Talha) was fighting against Imam Ali, knew that Talha and Zubair werethe killers of Uthman.Sunni scholars recorded that Yahya Ibn Sa'idnarrated:Marwan Ibn al-Hakam who was in the ranks of Talha, saw Talha isretreating (when his army was being defeated in the battlefield).Since he and all Umayad recognized him and al-Zubair as the murderersof Uthman, he shot an arrow at him and severely wounded him.He thensaid to Aban, the son of Uthman, that: "I have spared you from one ofyour father's murderers." Talha was taken to a ruined house in Basrawhere he died.Sunni references:- Tabaqat, by Ibn Sa'ad, v3, part 1, p159- al-Isabah, by Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, v3, pp 532-533- History of Ibn al-Athir, v3, p244- Usdul Ghabah, v3, pp 87-88- al-Isti'ab, Ibn Abd al-Barr, v2, p766- History of Ibn al-Kathir, v7, p248- A similar report is given in al-Mustadrak, by al-Hakim, v3, pp 169,371b) al-Zubairal-Zuhri, another important Sunni narrator who is famous for his dislikeof Ahlul-Bayt, reported the following dialogue of Imam Ali with Zubair andTalha before the start of battle of Camel:"Ali said: 'Zubair, do you fight me for the blood of Uthman after youkilled him? May God give the most hostile to Uthman among us theconsequence which that very person dislikes.' He said to Talha:'Talha, you have brought the wife of the Messenger of God (Aisha) touse her for war and hid your wife at your house (in Medina)! Did younot give me your allegiance?' Talha said: 'I gave you the allegiancewhile the sword was on my neck.'(At this point, Ali tried to invite them to peace, leaving them noexcuse.) Ali addressed his own army saying: 'Who among you willdisplay this Quran and what is in it to the opposing army with theunderstanding that if he loses one of his hand he will hold the Quranwith his other hand...?' A youth from Kufa said: 'I will take themission.' Ali went through his army offering them the mission.Onlythat youth accepted it.Then Ali said to him: 'Exhibit this Quran andsay to them: It is between you and us from its beginning to its end.Remember God, and spare your blood and our blood.'As the youth called upon them to resort to the Quran and surrender toits judgment, the Basrites army attacked and killed him.At this time,Ali said to his army: 'Now the fight has become legal.' The battlethen started.Sunni reference: History of al-Tabari, Arabic version, Events of year 36 AHv4, p905As we see in the above tradition, Imam Ali clearly stated that Zubair wasamong those who killed Uthman.Had the revolters elected Talha or Zubairinstead of Imam Ali (AS) as Caliph, they would have given the killers ofUthman the biggest prize.Certainly the leaders did not seek revenge forthe blood of Uthman, for they themselves were behind the plot.They onlypretended to do that as a means of destroying the Imam's caliphate.c) AishaTalha and Zubair were not the only collaborators against Uthman.Sunnihistory tells us that Talha's cousin, Aisha, was collaborating andcampaigning against Uthman as well.The following paragraph also from theHistory of al-Tabari shows the cooperation of Aisha with Talha inoverthrowing Uthman:While Ibn Abbas was setting out for Mecca, he found Aisha in al-Sulsul(seven miles south of Medina).Aisha said: "O' Ibn Abbas, I appeal toyou by God, to abandon this man (Uthman) and sow doubt about him amongthe people, for you have been given a sharp tongue.(By the currentsiege over Uthman) people have shown their understanding, and light israised to guide them.I have seen Talha has taken the possession ofthe keys to the public treasuries and storehouses.If he becomesCaliph (after Uthman), he will follow the path of his parentalcousin Abu-Bakr." Ibn Abbas said: "O' Mother (of believers), ifsomething happens to that man (i.e., Uthman), people would seek asylumonly with our companion (namely, Ali)." Aisha replied: "Be quiet! Ihave no desire to defy or quarrel with you."Sunni reference: History of al-Tabari, English version, v15, pp 238-239Many Sunni historian reported that Once Aisha went to Uthman and asked forher share of inheritance of Prophet (after so many years passed from thedeath of Prophet).Uthman refrained to give Aisha any money by remindingher that she was one those who testified and encouraged Abu-Bakr to refrainto pay the share of inheritance of Fatimah (AS).So if Fatimah does nothave any share of inheritance, then why should she? Aisha became extremelyangry at Uthman, and came out saying:"Kill this old fool (Na'thal), for he is unbeliever."Sunni references:- History of Ibn Athir, v3, p206- Lisan al-Arab, v14, p141- al-Iqd al-Farid, v4, p290- Sharh Ibn Abi al-Hadid, v16, pp 220-223Another Sunni historian, al-Baladhuri, in his history (Ansab al-Ashraf)said that when the situation became extremely grave, Uthman ordered MarwanIbn al-Hakam and Abdurrahman Ibn Attab Ibn Usayd to try to persuade Aishato stop campaigning against him.They went to her while she was preparingto leave for pilgrimage, and they told her:"We pray that you stay in Medina, and that Allah may save this man(Uthman) through you." Aisha said: "I have prepared my means oftransportation and vowed to perform the pilgrimage.By God, I shallnot honor your request...I wish he (Uthman) was in one of my sacks sothat I could carry him.I would then through him into the sea."Sunni reference: Ansab al-Ashraf, by al-Baladhuri, part 1, v4, p75=d) Amr Ibn al-Aas=Amr Ibn al-Aas (the number 2 person in the government of Muawiyah) was oneof the most dangerous agitators against Uthman and he had all the reasonsto conspire against him.He was the governor of Egypt during the reign ofthe second Caliph.However, the third Caliph dismissed him and replaced himwith his foster brother, Abdullah Ibn Sa'd Ibn Abu Sharh.As a result ofthis, Amr became extremely hostile towards Uthman.He returned to Medinaand started a malicious campaign against Uthman, accusing him of many wrongdoings.Uthman blamed Amr and spoke to him harshly.This made Amr even morebitter.He used to meet Zubair and Talha and conspire against Uthman.Heused to meet pilgrims and inform them of the numerous deviations of Uthman.According to Tabari, when Uthman was besieged, Amr settled in the palace ofal-Ajlan and used to ask from people about the situation of Uthman:...Amr had not left his seat before a second rider passed by.Amrcalled him out: "How is Uthman doing?" The man replied: "He has beenkilled." Amr then said: "I am Abu Abdillah.When I scratch an ulcer,I cut it off.(i.e., when I desire an object, I attain it).I havebeen provoking (people) against him, even the shepherd on the top ofmountains with his flock." Then Salamah Ibn Rawh said to him: "You,the Quraishites, have broken a strong tie between yourselves andthe Arabs.Why did you do that?" Amr replied: "We wanted to draw thetruth out of the pit of falsehood, and to have people be on an equalfooting as regards the truth."Sunni reference: History of al-Tabari, English version, v15, pp 171-172The divider of Muslims ignored what is well known in the history of Islamwhich was reported by important Sunni reporters.The revolt against Uthmanwas as a result of the efforts of influential companions in Medina, such asAisha, Talha, Zubair, Aburrahman Ibn Ouf, and Amr Ibn al-Aas.The murder ofUthman provided a nice scapegoat for those who were fighting over morepower, while serving under the government of Uthman.They were mainly hisrelatives, the Umayad, such as Muawiyah and Marwan, who thoroughly tookadvantage of Uthman's life as well as his death.--Imam Ali said in the battle of Camel:"Truth and falsehood can not be identified by the virtue of people.First understand the truth, you will then realize who is adhering toit." (Nahjul Balaghah, by Imam Ali)