Further Readings
1.1 The Problem of Evil, Suffering and Pain Download Topic
Divine Justice and the Problem of Evil by Javad Shayvard
Divine Justice and the Problem of Evil by Ghulam Husayn Adeel
1.2 God, Allah and Religion Download Topic
Religion of Mercy by Nasir Makarem Shirazi
150 Lessons for Life by Nasir Makarem Shirazi
1.3 Introduction to Islam Download Topic
180 Questions by Nasir Makarem Shirazi
Al Bab al Hadi Ashar by Allamah al-Hilli
1.4 What is “Religion” and What’s the Point of it Anyways? Download Topic
Shiite Islam by Muhammad Husayn Tabatabai
1.5 A Brief Introduction to the Prophet Muhammad (s), the Prophet of Islam Download Topic
The Message by Jafar Subhani
The Revealer, The Messenger, The Message by Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr.
2.1 Entering Islam: The Shahada Download Topic
Fundamentals of Islamic Thought by Murtaza Mutahhari
Glimpses of Certain Aspects of Islam by Nasim A. Jafarey
He, His Messenger and His Message by Muhammad Baqir al Sadr
Invitation to Islam by Thomas McElwain
2.2 The Usūl al-Dīn: The Fundamental Beliefs of Islam Download Topic
The Roots of Religion by Anonymous
Basic Beliefs of Islam by Qasim Kamoonpuri
Day of Judgment Sayyid Sa’eed Akhtar Rizvi
The Gardener of the Gardens of Tawheed by Sadeq Musavi Garmaroodi
2.3 Tawhīd: The Unity and Oneness of God in Islam Download Topic
Allah: The Concept of God in Islam by Yasin T. al-Jibouri
Fundamentals of Knowing God by Reza Berenjkar
God and His Attributes by Mujtaba Musawi Lari
God in Islamic Traditions: A Glance at Al-Tawhid by Shaykh al-Saduq, by Karim Aghili
God of Islam Sayyed Saeed Akhtar Rizvi
God in the Quran by Muhammad Hosseini Beheshti
2.4 Adala: Divine Justice in Islam Download Topic
Divine Justice by Mujtaba Musawi Lari
Divine Justice and the Problem of Evil by Ghulam Husayn Adeel
Justice of God by Naser Makarem Shirazi
Let’s Learn About Divine Justice by Naser Makarem Shirazi
Justice of God by Saeed Akhtar Rizvi
2.5 Nubuwwa: The Purpose of Prophethood in Islam Download Topic
He, His Messenger and His Message by Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr
Prophethood by Saeed Akhtar Rizvi
A Glimpse of the Character Traits of the Prophet Part 1 2 by Ayatollah Mujtahid Zanjani
2.6 Imāmah or divinely guided leadership in Islam after the Prophet Muhammad. Download Topic
Imamate: The Vicegerency of the Prophet by Sa’eed Akhtar Rizvi (Ridhewi on Islamiclibrary.com)
Imamate and Wilayah (part I to part VII) by Ali Shomali
Let’s Learn about Imamate by Naser Makarem Shirazi
Shi’ism: Imamate and Wilayat by Muhammad Rizvi
2.7 Maʿād: The Day of Judgment in Islam Download Topic
Let's Learn about the Resurrection by Naser Makarem Shirazi
Resurrection Judgement and The Hereafter by Mujtaba Musawi Lari
2.8 The Sharīʿa: Purpose and Practice Download Topic
Islamic Laws by Sayyed as-Seestani
Philosophy of the Islamic laws by Naser Makarem Shirazi
The Five Schools of Islamic law by Muhammad Jawad Maghniyyah
2.9 The Islamic Concept of the Nafs: Battling the Human Ego Download Topic
Jihad al-Nafs (in a nutshell) by Anonymous
A Glance at the Process of Self-Development by Muhammad Ali Shomali
Self-Building: An Islamic Guide for Spiritual Migration towards God by Ibrahim Amini
2.10 Satan, Jinns and Angels: Their Influence in the World Download Topic
Suratul Jinn by Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi
Ethics and Spiritual Growth by Mujtaba Musawi Lari
2.11 The Problem of Evil, Suffering and Pain Download Topic
Divine Justice and the Problem of Evil by Javad Shayvard
Divine Justice and the Problem of Evil by Ghulam Husayn Adeel
3.1 Accepting Islam: Putting Faith into Action Download Topic
Further Reading from Islamiclibrary.com
Islamic Laws by Sayyed as-Seestani
Philosophy of the Islamic laws by Naser Makarem Shirazi
The Five Schools of Islamic law by Muhammad Jawad Maghniyyah
3.2 Jihād in Islamic Law and Spirituality Download Topic
Immigration and Jihad by Murtaza Muttahari
Jihad: Holy War in Islam by Murtaza Muttahari
Jihad al-Akbar by Imam Khomeini
Jihad and Shahadat by Ayatollah Taleqani
The Scholarly Jihad of the Imams by Saeed Akhtar Rizvi
3.3 Salāt: Obligatory Ritual Prayers in Islam Download Topic
3.4 Ritual Purity in Islamic Law: Understanding Tahāra and Najāsa Download Topic
Islamic Laws by Sayyed as-Seestani
Philosophy of the Islamic laws by Naser Makarem Shirazi
The Five Schools of Islamic law by Muhammad Jawad Mughniyyah
3.5 The Five Categories of Islamic Law Download Topic
Islamic Laws by Sayyed as-Seestani
Philosophy of the Islamic laws by Naser Makarem Shirazi
The Five Schools of Islamic law by Muhammad Jawad Mughniyyah
3.6 Tawalla and Tabarra, its Basics and Purpose Download Topic
Ahl al-Bayt Ethical Role Models by Ansariyan
Fascinating Discourses of Fourteen Infallibles by Jawad Iqbal Qazilbash
Anecdotes of the Ahl al-Bayt by Murtaza Mutahhari
3.7 The Purpose of Zakat and Khums in Islamic Law Download Topic
Bayt al-Mal and the Distribution of Zakat by Mahmood Namazi
Zakat in Shia Fiqh by Muhammad Rizvi
Khums by Muhammad Rizvi
Khums – A support for Financial Independence by Naser Makarem Shirazi
3.8 The Hajj Pilgrimage Download Topic
A Guide Book for Women on Rites of Hajj by Razia Batool Najafi
Al Hajj by Imam Khomeini
Hajj by Ali Shariati
Hajj – The Duties and the Rulings by Sayyed Muhammad Shirazi
Hajj Rituals by Seyed Reza Hosseini Nasab
3.9 The Furūʿ al-Dīn: The Fundamental Practices of Islam Download Topic
Islamic Laws by Sayyed as-Seestani
Philosophy of the Islamic laws by Naser Makarem Shirazi
The Five Schools of Islamic law by Muhammad Jawad Maghniyyah
3.10 Fasting in Islam, its Purpose, Dos and Don’ts Download Topic
Fasting Rules from Islamic Laws by Sayyed Ali Sistani
Philosophy of Hajj and Fasting by Mushtaq Hussein Shahidi
Fast of the Month of Ramadan by Yasin T. al-Jibouri
3.11 Other Obligatory and Forbidden Acts in Islam Download Topic
Islamic Laws by Sayyed as-Seestani
Philosophy of the Islamic laws by Naser Makarem Shirazi
The Five Schools of Islamic law by Muhammad Jawad Maghniyyah
3.12 Niyya: Religious Intention as the Foundation of Islamic Practice Download Topic
slamic Laws by Sayyed as-Seestani
Philosophy of the Islamic laws by Naser Makarem Shirazi
The Five Schools of Islamic law by Muhammad Jawad Maghniyyah
3.13 Commanding the Good and Forbidding Evil in Islam Download Topic
Islamic Laws by Sayyed as-Seestani
Philosophy of the Islamic laws by Naser Makarem Shirazi
The Five Schools of Islamic law by Muhammad Jawad Maghniyyah
4.1 A Brief Biography of the Prophet Muhammad (s): The Prophet’s Childhood (PART I of III) Download Topic
Hayatul Qulub: A Detailed Biography of the Prophet Muhammad by Allamah al-Majlisi
The Prophet Muhammad: A Mercy to the World by Muhammad Shirazi
The Message by Jafar Subhani
4.2 Bio: The Prophet Muhammad as a Prophet of God (PART II of III) Download Topic
Hayatul Qulub: A Detailed Biography of the Prophet Muhammad by Allamah al-Majlisi
The Prophet Muhammad: A Mercy to the World by Muhammad Shirazi
The Message by Jafar Subhani
4.3 A Brief Biography of the Prophet Muhammad (s): The Prophet’s Character (PART III of III) Download Topic
Hayatul Qulub: A Detailed Biography of the Prophet Muhammad by Allamah al-Majlisi
The Prophet Muhammad: A Mercy to the World by Muhammad Shirazi
The Message by Jafar Subhani
4.4 The Prophet Muhammad (s) as Messenger and Teacher Download Topic
A Glimpse of the Character Traits of the Prophet by Sayyid Mujtahid Zanjani
Infallibility of the Prophet by Sayed Murtaza Askari
Mission of the Prophet of Islam by Muhammad Raza Hakimi
Prophethood and the Prophet of Islam by Ibrahim Amini
Sayings of the Prophet by Anonymous
Seal of the Prophet His Message by Sayyid Mujtaba Musavi Lari
The Life of Muhammad the Prophet by Saeed Akhtar Rizvi
The Prophet and Messenger of Allah by Yasin Jibouri
The Prophet Muhammad A Mercy to the World by Muhammad Shirazi
4.5 The Prophet and his Relationships Download Topic
A Glimpse of the Character Traits of the Prophet by Sayyid Mujtahid Zanjani
Infallibility of the Prophet by Sayed Murtaza Askari
Mission of the Prophet of Islam by Muhammad Raza Hakimi
Prophethood and the Prophet of Islam by Ibrahim Amini
Sayings of the Prophet by Anonymous
Seal of the Prophet His Message by Sayyid Mujtaba Musavi Lari
The Life of Muhammad the Prophet by Saeed Akhtar Rizvi
The Prophet and Messenger of Allah by Yasin Jibouri
The Prophet Muhammad: A Mercy to the World by Muhammad Shirazi
4.6 The Prophet’s Sunnah and Hadith Download Topic
40 Ahadith of Prophet Muhammad by Anonymous
A Probe into the History of Hadith by Murtaza al-Askari
Abu Hurayra and the Falsification of Traditions by Yasin al-Jibouri
Al Hadith al Qudsi by Hassan Shirazi
4.7 Ghadīr and Arafah: The Two Last Sermons of the Prophet Download Topic
Aayatul Ghadeer by Sayyed Ali Sistani
Ghadeer Khum by I.H Najafi
Essay on Ghadir by Zulfiqar Ali
Forty Traditions on the Ghadir by Ansariyan
The Sermon of the Prophet Muhammad at Ghadir Khumm by Vahid Majd
4.8 Jesus and Mary in Islam Download Topic
Jesus through Shiite Narrations by Muhammad Legenhausen
At the Presence of Jesus Christ by Muhammad Hussein Shahri
5.1 Islam and Other Religions Download Topic
5.2 What is the Qur’an? A Short Introduction to Islam’s Holy Book Download Topic
Al-Mizan by Muhammad Husayn Tabatabai
Authenticity of the Quran by Shaikh Muslim Bhanji
5.3 The Structure of the Holy Qur’an Download Topic
Al-Mizan by Muhammad Husayn Tabatabai
Authenticity of the Quran by Shaikh Muslim Bhanji
5.4 The Quran and Islamic law Download Topic
Al-Mizan by Muhammad Husayn Tabatabai
Authenticity of the Quran by Shaikh Muslim Bhanji
5.5 The Qur’an, Allah and Humankind Download Topic
Al-Mizan by Muhammad Husayn Tabatabai
Authenticity of the Quran by Shaikh Muslim Bhanji
5.6 Hadith and Sunnah, difference and variations Download Topic
40 Ahadith of Prophet Muhammad by Anonymous
A Probe into the History of Hadith by Murtaza al-Askari
Abu Hurayra and the Falsification of Traditions by Yasin al-Jibouri
Al Hadith al Qudsi by Hassan Shirazi
5.7 The Reliability of Hadiths Download Topic
40 Ahadith of Prophet Muhammad by Anonymous
A Probe into the History of Hadith by Murtaza al-Askari
Abu Hurayra and the Falsification of Traditions by Yasin al-Jibouri
Al Hadith al Qudsi by Hassan Shirazi
5.8 A Reflection on Verses of the Holy Qur’an Download Topic
Al-Mizan by Muhammad Husayn Tabatabai
5.9 Hadith al-Thaqalayn Download Topic
Aayatul Ghadeer by Sayyed Ali Sistani
Ghadeer Khum by I.H Najafi
Essay on Ghadir by Zulfiqar Ali
Forty Traditions on the Ghadir by Ansariyan
The Sermon of the Prophet Muhammad at Ghadir Khumm by Vahid Majd
5.10 Imam Ali (as) and Nahj al-Balagha. Download Topic
Aspects of Religion in the Nahj al Balagha by Sayyid Jawad Mostafavi
Nahjul Balagha by Murtada Mutahhari
5.11 Taqlid and Tawḍih Al Masail Genre of Literature Download Topic
Islamic Laws by Sayyed as-Seestani (Tawzīh al-Masārsquo;il)
6.1 The Effects of Our Actions in this World Download Topic
6.2 The Gray Areas of Islamic Law and Morality Download Topic
Islamic Laws by Sayyed as-Seestani
Philosophy of the Islamic laws by Naser Makarem Shirazi
6.3 Heaven and Hell in Islam Download Topic
Let's Learn about the Resurrection by Naser Makarem Shirazi
Resurrection Judgement and The Hereafter by Mujtaba Musawi Lari
6.4 Life and Death in Islam Download Topic
Death by Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi
Eternal life by Murtada Muttahari
Journey to Unseen World by Najafi Quchani
6.5 Guidance According to Islam Download Topic
The Straight Path by S. M. Moin Qureshi
6.6 Fate and the Consequences of our Choices in Islam Download Topic
6.7 The Effect of Culture and Environment in Shaping our Religious Choices Download Topic
6.8 Major Sins in Islam Download Topic
Greater Sins by Dastghaib Shirazi
6.9 Why Allah Allows People to Sin Download Topic
Greater Sins by Dastghaib Shirazi
6.10 Repentance and Forgiveness of Sins in Islam Download Topic
Repentance The Cradle of Mercy by Husayn Ansariyan
6.11 The Three Kinds of Rights in Islam Download Topic
Treatise on Rights by Imam Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn
6.12 Sinning Against Others and their Delayed Punishment Download Topic
Greater Sins by Dastghaib Shirazi
Forty Hadith by Imam al-Khumayni
6.13 Kufr in Islam Download Topic
Greater Sins by Dastghaib Shirazi
6.14 Trivializing the Harām Download Topic
Further Reading From Islamiclibrary.com
6.15 Benefits of Islamic Law in this World Download Topic
The Philosophy of Islamic Law by Nasser Makarem Shirazi
6.16 Good and Bad Deeds: The Spiritual Consequences of our Choices Download Topic
Further Reading : islamiclibrary
7.1 Islam and Knowledge: the Importance of Islamic Education Download Topic
Al-Kafi Vol 1: The Book of Excellence of Knowledge by Muhammad al-Kulayni
Self Knowledge by Mohammad Ali Shomali
7.2 The Ahl al-Kisa Download Topic
Commentary on Hadeeth al Kisaa by Abu Sahba
7.3 Imamah in the Qur’an Download Topic
mamate by Akhtar Ridhewi
Imamate and Twelve Imams by Muhammad Hussein Tabatabarsquo;i
Imamate and Wilayah by Mohammad Ali Shomali
Letrsquo;s Learn about Imamate by Nasser Makarem Shirazi
7.4 Fatima al-Zahrah (as) Download Topic
Fadak, the Property of Fatima (as) by Syed Akhtar
Fatima the Perfect Role Model by Saleem Bhimji
Fatima is Fatima by Ali Shariati
7.5 A Brief Look at the Lives of the Imams (Imam al-Hasan until Imam Muhammad al-Baqir) Download Topic
Ahl al-Bayt: Ethical Role Models by Ansariyan
Ahl al-Bayt and Caliphate by Murtaza Mutahhari
A Brief History of the Lives of the Twelve Imams
A Concise Treatise on the Twelve Imams by Ayatullah Jawad Tabrizi
7.6 A Brief Look at the Lives of the Imams (Imam Jafar al-Sadiq until Imam Hasan al-Askari) Download Topic
Ahl al-Bayt: Ethical Role Models by Ansariyan
Ahl al-Bayt and Caliphate by Murtaza Mutahhari
A Brief History of the Lives of the Twelve Imams
A Concise Treatise on the Twelve Imams by Ayatullah Jawad Tabrizi
7.7 A Brief Look at the Life and Importance of Imam al-Mahdi (aj) Download Topic
Ahl al-Bayt: Ethical Role Models by Ansariyan
Ahl al-Bayt and Caliphate by Murtaza Mutahhari
A Brief History of the Lives of the Twelve Imams
A Concise Treatise on the Twelve Imams by Ayatullah Jawad Tabrizi
The Life of Imam Mahdi by Baqir Sharif al-Qarashi
The Occultation of Imam Mahdi
7.8 Salawat and Atonement in Islam Download Topic
Supplication in the Eyes of the Ahl al-Bayt by Muhammad Mahdi al-Asifi
7.9 The Companions (Sahaba) of the Prophet According to the Qur’an Download Topic
Ali, the Best of the Sahaba by Toyib Olawuyi
Justice of the Companions by Murtaza Askari
The Great Companion Abu Dharr
The Truth about the Companions by Ali Husseini Milani
Were All Companions Truthful – In a Nutshell
7.10 Clerical Hierarchies in Muslim Communities Download Topic
7.11 Mosques in Islam Download Topic
Further Reading from Islamiclibrary.com
7.12 The Philosophy of Karbala and Majalis Download Topic
Excellence of Muharram Imam-e-Hussain by Shakir Ali Noorie
Karbala and Beyond by Yasin al-Jibouri
7.13 A Brief Biography of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) Download Topic
100 Virtues of Imam Ali (as) by Ibn Shazan
The Brother of the Prophet Muhammad: Imam Ali by Muhammad Jawad Chirri
Nahjul Balagha by Murtada Mutahhari
Nahjul Balagha (vol 1 and 2) by Sayyid Husayn ar Radi al-Musawi
7.14 The Battle of Karbala: A Brief History Download Topic
9.1 Muslim Converts – Welcome to Islam! Download Topic
Converts to Islam by Ansaryian
9.2 Basic Dos and Don’ts of Being a Muslim Download Topic
Islamic Laws by Sayyed as-Seestani (Tawzeeh al-Masa’il)
9.3 Halal Food and Zabiha Download Topic
Islamic Laws by Ali Sistani
Islamic Laws by Naser Makarem Shirazi
Simplified Islamic Laws by Safi Gulpaygani
Islamic Laws by Sayyid al-Khui
9.4 Family, Parents and Marriage in Islam Download Topic
From Marriage To Parenthood The Heavenly Path by Abbas Merali
9.5 Marriage in Islam Download Topic
From Marriage To Parenthood The Heavenly Path by Abbas Merali
Marriage and Morals in Islam by Muhammad Rizvi
Principles of Marriage and Family Ethics by Ibrahim Amini
9.6 Islam and Sex Download Topic
Greater Sins by Dastaghaib Shirazi
9.7 Modesty in Islam Download Topic
9.8 Women’s Menstruation in Islam Download Topic
9.9 Music, Alcohol, Drugs and Pork in Islam Download Topic
The Status of Music in Islam by Saleem Bhimji
Alcohol by Akhtar Rizvi
9.10 Islam and Science Download Topic
Divine Revelation, Human Reason and Science by Jawadi Amuli
9.11 A Reading List of Islamic Knowledge Download Topic
Same list of books outlined in the lecture.
9.13 Ritual Prayers and Supplications in Islam Download Topic
Further Reading from Islamiclibrary.com
9.14 Death & Burial Rituals in Islam Download Topic
Eternal life by Murtada Mutahhari
Burial Rituals by Muhammad husein Kermali
9.15 The Battle of Armageddon: An Islamic View Download Topic
The Day of Judgment by Akhtar Rizvi
9.16 The Muslim Calendar Download Topic
Further Reading from Islamiclibrary.com
9.17 Muslims and non-Muslims in the Shariah Download Topic
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9.18 A Timeline of Major Events in Islamic History Download Topic
An Introduction to the History of the Spread of Islam by A Ezzati
History of the Caliphs Vol 1 and Vol 2 by Rasul Jafariyan
9.19 Introducing the Qur’an: Why it is the way it is Download Topic
9.20 The School of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq Download Topic
9.21 Major Fields in Islamic Studies Download Topic
Elements of Islamic Studies by Akhtar Rizvi
9.22 The Caliphate in Sunni and Shia Islam Download Topic
Ahl al-Bayt and Caliphate by Murtada Mutahhari
9.24 Islam, Racism and Anti-Semitism Download Topic
Further Reading islamiclibrary.com
10.1 Modern Fallacies about God: where Theists and Atheists Agree Download Topic
Damon Linker, “Memo to atheists: God’s not dead yet” in The Week,
David Bentley Hart, The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss. Yale: Yale University Press, 2014.
Ayatullah ʿAbdullah Jawādī Āmulī. A Commentary on Theistic Arguments.
Karim Aghili. God in Islamic Traditions: A Glance at al-Tawhid by Shaykh al-Saduq.
Sayyed Mohammad Beheshti. God in the Quran.
10.2 Tawhīd: The Muslim God according to the Prophet Muhammad and the Ahl al-Bayt (as) Download Topic
David Bentley Hart, The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss. Yale: Yale University Press, 2014.
Shaheed Murtaza Mutahhari. Theology and Metaphysics in Nahjal Balaghah
Sharif al-Radi. Nahjul Balagha Arabic amp; English (Part 1 and Part 2): Sermons
Ayatullah ʿAbdullah Jawādī Āmulī. A Commentary on Theistic Arguments.
Karim Aghili. God in Islamic Traditions: A Glance at al-Tawhid by Shaykh al-Saduq.
Sayyed Mohammad Beheshti. God in the Quran.
10.3 God’s Existence: The Argument From Being (Wujūd) Download Topic
Theology and Metaphysics in Nahjal Balaghah by Shaheed Murtaza Mutahhari.
Nahjul Balagha Arabic English (Part 1 and Part 2): Sermons by Sharif al-Radi.
A Commentary on Theistic Arguments by Ayatullah ʿAbdullah Jawādī Āmulī.
God in Islamic Traditions: A Glance at al-Tawhid by Shaykh al-Saduq by Karim Aghili.
God in the Quran by Sayyed Mohammad Beheshti.
The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss by David Bentley Hart.
10.4 God’s Existence: The Kalam Cosmological Argument Download Topic
The Kalam Cosmological Argument by William Lane Craig
10.5 God’s Existence: The Argument From Design Download Topic
On Guard: Defending Your Faith with Reason and Precision by William Lane Craig
10.6 The Problem of Evil, Suffering and Pain Download Topic
Divine Justice and the Problem of Evil by Javad Shayvard
Divine Justice and the Problem of Evil by Ghulam Husayn Adeel
10.7 Why did God Create Us? The Purpose of our Creation Download Topic
Faith and Reason by Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani
10.8 Why Humans Need Religion according to Islam Download Topic
10.9 Jahl and Spiritual Ignorance in Islam Download Topic
10.11 Do Non-Muslims Go to Hell? Download Topic
Faith and Reason by Mahdi Hadavi Tehrani