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A simple guide for those who wish to journey through material available in the Ahlul Bayt Digital Islamic Library in order to find out more about Islam as taught by the Prophet and his family.

Introducing the Ahlul Bayt
Find out who the members of the Prophet's Household are and why they are special.
Unity between Shi'a and Sunni
United they stand! Discover the common basis that allows unity between these branches of Islam.
Shi'i Beliefs Explained
Rational, well-evidenced, but sometimes misunderstood; the Shi'a explain their beliefs.
Debates and Discussions
Polite, logical, fiery, passionate; they are all here!
Responses to Misconceptions
Often the victims of ignorant or malignant propaganda, the Shi'a respond with their defence.
Why they became Shi'a
Find out more about those who decide to become Shi'a and what motivates them to do so.
Resources for Further Research
A selection of resources for those interested in delving deeper and exploring further.
Featured
- A Shi'ite Encyclopedia
- Abdullah Yusuf Ali's Qur'an commentary, the deletion of the merits of Imams Hasan and Husayn [a], and other changes
- Al-Muraja'at (The Right Path)
- Event of Ghadir Khumm
- Imamate and Leadership
- Nahj al-Balagha (Sermons, Letters, Sayings of Imam Ali)
- Origins and Early Development of Shi'a Islam
- Shiism: Imamate and Wilayat
- Sunni-Shia Unity
- Why Follow the Family of the Prophet (s)?