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u/costofanarchy · 6 pointsr/shia

Here's a list of the key books in the field that I'm familiar with (by name and general contents, I've only actually read a few of them). I'm mainly focusing on what is relevant to the study of Twelver Shi'ism; there aren't many English language books on Zaidism, as far as I'm aware, and for Isma'ilism you can start with the works of Farhad Daftary.

I'll start with important works providing an overview of the area, and then give a rough breakdown by "era" (I may be a bit off regarding the era, and many of these books straddle two or more eras, so be warned). This list does not emphasize geographic studies of Shi'ism in various areas and countries, and rather traces the "core narrative" of the development of Shi'i intellectual history, which is typically thought of as happening in what is now modern day Iran, Iraq, and (especially in the post-Mongol/pre-Safavid era) Lebanon, and to a lesser extent in Bahrain. Once you've read the initial works, you should have a good idea about what's going on in each era, and you can pick and choose what to read based on your interests.

If you have no background in general Islamic history, you should first pick up a book on that subject. Tamim Ansary's Destiny Disrupted is an accessible non-academic book on general Islamic history (with an entertaining audiobook read by the author). If you want something heavier and more academic, Marshall G.S. Hodgson's The Venture of Islam is the classic three-volume reference in the field of Islamic studies, although it's a bit dated, especially in the third volume (covering the so-called "Gunpowder Empires"). Note that the standard introductory text on Shi'ism has long been Moojan Momen's book An Introduction to Shi'i Islam: The History and Doctrines of Twelver Shi'ism, but this book is now a bit dated. Heinz Halm also has some surveys, but I'm less familiar with these; likewise for the surveys of Farhad Daftary (who is better known for his work on Isma'ilism than general Shi'ism).

Surveys, Background, and Introduction

u/autumnflower · 3 pointsr/shia

Hi there. I perfectly understand about being surrounded by sunnis. The only English speaking speaker I really liked listening to and didn't give me that dodgy feeling was Hassanain Rajabali.

If you are starting from zero, I think you should start with a biography of the prophet if you haven't already read one and understood it. I'm not sure which one to recommend here, I've mostly read these kind of books in Arabic, so maybe someone can jump in.

A couple of book recommendations:

Ghadir by S. Muhammad Baqir As-Sadr. (a series of essays on the topic of wilaya which discuss the inherent logic of it quite well).

Early Shi'i Thought by Arzina Lalani, is a short read that I thought did a great job of highlighting points of interest on early shi'i discussions, gave a good historical background on the shia/sunni split and highlights several interesting hadiths and aspects about the fifth Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as).

I have to run to a meeting now, but I'll add more recommended reads later tonight.

Edit:

More recommended reads! (Disclaimer: I do my reading in Arabic generally, but I'm relying on al-islam.org since they have a large database of translated books. Also, it's free and I assume you might be on a student budget. From the highlights I read, they seem to do a good job translating).

Read dua's from Imam Ali Zayn al 'Abiddeen's (as) Sahifa Sajjadiya. In particular, I recommend dua #20, Makarimul Akhlaq (Honorable Morals), and the 15 whispered prayers. These are incredible lessons from the imam (as) that come in the form of a supplication. I learned a lot about what it means to be a muslim and what my relationship with Allah (swt) is supposed to be like just from reading and contemplating on the meaning of these duas.

A Bundle of Flowers is a really nice collection of selected hadiths organized by topic.

u/mybahaiusername · 5 pointsr/shia

There are two books by Moojan Momen

Shi'i Islam: A Beginner's Guide

and

Introduction to Shi'i Islam

The first one is a relatively short book, but thorough. The second on is a VERY detailed and long book, and honestly still the best there is as far as I am concerned.

Of course neither of these are nearly as readable as Lesley Hazelton, who writes more like a novelist and less like an academic, so her writing is easier, albeit less packed with information. But where Hazelton gets you a great overview, Momen will give you amazing detail.

u/35chaton · 2 pointsr/shia

I too am an English speaker, and read translations primarily. I hope to learn Arabic, Insha Allah, that I may read Qur'an in the original language. Not only do I believe it has more benefits (per se), but I understand that the miracle of Qur'an is only ascertained when read in Arabic. This is because it is the most illustrious and multifaceted example of Arabic poetry (which in itself is complex, I'm sure).

So, I would suggest definitely trying to learn Arabic. Continue reading translations as well though, as Allah (swt) surely speaks to us through His Word according to the knowledge we have, and what we have available.

An english translation that best exhibits the poetic nature of the Qur'an is the classic translation by Arthur J. Arberry. This version has received a lot of good commentary on both sides.

u/recipriversexcluson · 1 pointr/shia

Today's Ayat for Tuesday, 2016-11-22 / 22 Safar 1438

You [believers] are permitted to lie with your wives during the night of the fast: they are [close] as garments to you, as you are to them. God was aware that you were betraying yourselves, so He turned to you in mercy and pardoned you: now you can lie with them- seek what God has ordained for you- eat and drink until the white thread of dawn becomes distinct from the black. Then fast until nightfall. Do not lie with them during the nights of your devotional retreat in the mosques: these are the bounds set by God, so do not go near them. In this way God makes His messages clear to people, that they may guard themselves against doing wrong.

-- al-Baqarah 2:187 as rendered by Abdel Haleem

أُحِلَّ لَكُمْ لَيْلَةَ الصِّيَامِ الرَّفَثُ إِلَىٰ نِسَائِكُمْ هُنَّ لِبَاسٌ لَّكُمْ وَأَنتُمْ لِبَاسٌ لَّهُنَّ عَلِمَ اللَّهُ أَنَّكُمْ كُنتُمْ تَخْتَانُونَ أَنفُسَكُمْ فَتَابَ عَلَيْكُمْ وَعَفَا عَنكُمْ فَالْآنَ بَاشِرُوهُنَّ وَابْتَغُوا مَا كَتَبَ اللَّهُ لَكُمْ وَكُلُوا وَاشْرَبُوا حَتَّىٰ يَتَبَيَّنَ لَكُمُ الْخَيْطُ الْأَبْيَضُ مِنَ الْخَيْطِ الْأَسْوَدِ مِنَ الْفَجْرِ ثُمَّ أَتِمُّوا الصِّيَامَ إِلَى اللَّيْلِ وَلَا تُبَاشِرُوهُنَّ وَأَنتُمْ عَاكِفُونَ فِي الْمَسَاجِدِ تِلْكَ حُدُودُ اللَّهِ فَلَا تَقْرَبُوهَا كَذَٰلِكَ يُبَيِّنُ اللَّهُ آيَاتِهِ لِلنَّاسِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَتَّقُونَ

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u/WasReddit · 0 pointsr/shia

> Does this mean that the shias agree with the temporal authority of Abubakkar or do they believe that the temporal and spiritual authority should have gone to Hazrat Ali.

Again, you have to ask yourself, does it matter what a group of people believe now about what happened in the history? If yes, than you have to ask, to serve what purpose? We can't change the history now, can we? So the question, whether Shia's agree or disagree with the temporal authority of Abu Bakr, is a non-starter, because technically there is no choice. What we all know that Imam Ali accepted the role of third Caliph which has its own implication. However, Imam Ali's spiritual authority is a foundational matter for all Shi'as and Sufis in Islam and there is no doubt about that.

> Could it have been possibly that the common people of that time mis/interpreted the hadith of the pond to have meant that Hazrat Ali was given spiritual authority, and so they felt no ill intent when allowing Abubakkar to take over the temporal authority?

Possibly yes, or no. I have no idea. What matters is what we believe today, i.e, the living people.

> Currently I am trying to form a coherent picture of what happened then, preferably some picture that can satisfy both sides of the story to some degree.

Yes, there is no better and current source out there than The Succession to Muhammad: A Study of the Early Caliphate.

Here's a link to Amazon which has description and comments.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Succession-Muhammad-Study-Caliphate/dp/0521646960

u/throwaway1219021 · 2 pointsr/shia

https://www.amazon.com/Quran-Oxford-Worlds-Classics/dp/0199535957/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=56Q46TDRFH3P9756CZEH


This is the one I use... I have tried the classical poetry english ones, and I found them difficult to comprehend. But I'm glad you enjoy that version! (:

u/Ghostfacefza · 3 pointsr/shia
  1. Yes Sharia is recognized by the shia, however I advise you to select a marja and direct your specific sharia/fiqh questions towards him. Ayatollah Sistani has a pretty available website and you can even send in and ask specific questions.

  2. I don't think that it is expressly a sin to not go to a mosque or hussenia in the way that it is a sin to skip your prayers or not fast in Ramadan. However, the sense of community and exposing yourself to lectures/majalis can be very important for spiritual growth, and is important. At least it has been in my experience.

  3. It is absolutely okay to visit a Sunni mosque. There is no restriction in shia islam against visiting a sunni mosque. Depending on the Sunni mosque, they might not be receptive to you, but I have never experienced this.

  4. My saturday school used this book. http://www.amazon.com/Know-Your-Islam-Yousuf-Lalljee/dp/0940368021 Its pretty basic. A quick google search for "Shia History English Stories" gave me this site http://www.ghadeer.org/english/default.html. It has some history its not terribly extensive, but usually googling will get you a good amount of information.

    You can also google a topic and the name of a scholar. In my opinion Ammar Nakshwani and Hasnain Rajabali are reliable and straightforward. https://www.google.com/search?q=hasnain+rajabali&oq=hasnain+rajabali&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.3207j0j7&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=91&ie=UTF-8

  5. I don't know, I don't speak arabic. Sorry.

  6. The specific months of Mourning are Muharram and Safar and the first 8 days of Rabi-ul-Awwal. You will find differences among shia's based on the culture they come from. Inconsistencies between the methods of mourning do not mean one is more correct than the other. This calendar has specific dates and events: http://www.al-khoei.org/OnlineServices/CalendarEvents.aspx

  7. There isn't that much of a difference but I don't know a ton about sunni prayers so I don't feel qualified to outline them for you.

    Feel free to send me any questions you have. Just know that I AM NOT EVEN REMOTELY A SCHOLAR. I'm just someone that tries to be shia.

u/mamtur · 3 pointsr/shia

In terms of academic works, a few more to take a look at would be The Charismatic Community: Shi'ite Identity in Early Islam by Maria Massi Dakake, God's Caliph: Religious Authority in the First Centuries of Islam by Patricia Crone and Martin Hinds, The Succession to Muhammad: A Study of the Early Caliphate by Wilferd Madelung, and The Origins of the Shī'a: Identity, Ritual, and Sacred Space in Eighth-Century Kūfa by Najam Haider. None of these I would give my 100% approval too, but they are interesting historical takes on the topic in a more critical fashion than you'll often find.

u/umopapisdnwei · 3 pointsr/shia

Know Your Islam by Yousuf N. Lalljee is an excellent resource for learning the basic practices in Shia Islam. Try to pick up a copy if you can.

u/zmasta94 · 1 pointr/shia

I wouldn't consider myself Shia nor Sunni; just simply a Muslim. But, I am fairly clued up about both sides through going to countries, mosques and engaging in conversations as well as reading books.

I think Shias curse Aisha because of her alleged role in Ali's (the first Shia Imam, son-in-law and cousin of the Prophet) so called Dust & Thornes tribulation. She, alongside her half brothers Zubayr and [cant remember] waged the first civil war in Islam (called fitna).

Also, according to Shia lore, every time something turbulent/weird [for lack of a better word] happened, Aisha was either in the middle of it or nowhere in sight. Shia accounts also document the tension and perhaps rivalry between Aisha and Ali - and may ultimately blame Aisha for Ali and his sons' suffering or just fall in line back chose Ali's side.

Of course, this is all my opinion and represents what I believe in the moment in time only. There are so many varying accounts on what happened within the first century of the Prophet's death, and it just so depends on what 'story' you side with.

I'd recommend you to read a book called After the Prophet which i am reading right now and it gives a very good account (from the author's particular bias and perspective obviously) of Aisha and Ali's relationship after Muhammad pbuh.

Peace