This work is a highly readable introduction to Shaykh Mufid, the leading Shi'i scholar of his time, and it examines his contributions in the fields of jurisprudence, theology, and sacred history in clear and straightforward language. CONTENTS Preface 1 INTRODUCTION The Sunni-Shi'i Divide Imami Shi'ism: an Outline of Main Developments 2 THE TIMES AND CAREER OF MUFID The Buyids Imamism under the Buyids Other Religious Groups The Career of Mufid 3 THE IMAMATE: THE HISTORICAL ARGUMENTS The Mainstream Historical Tradition The Imamate of 'Ali The Other Imams 4 THE IMAMATE: THE RATIONAL ARGUMENTS The Necessity of the Imamate The Imams' Infallibility The Imams' Knowledge The Imams and the Qur'an The Imams' Miracles The Imams after Death Unacceptable Exaggeration The Occultation of the Twelfth Imam 5 THEOLOGY Mu'tazili Theology Sunni Theology Early Imamism between Reason and Revelation Mufid and the Role of Reason The Dogmas of Imamism 6 JURISPRUDENCE The Principles of Imami Jurisprudence The Jurist as Deputy of the Imam Ritual Practices and Laws Specific to Imamism: Emblems of Communal Identity 7 CONCLUSION Further Reading Index

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ISBN 9781851683833
Author Tamima Bayhom-Daou
Format Hardback
Page Count 149
Imprint Oneworld Publications
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Weight(grams) 318g