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Zoheir Ali Esmail,
Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD from the University of Exeter in the philosophical and mystical readings of Mulla Sadra in the context of the schools of Tehran and Qum. 294 Answers
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Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi,
Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to religious questions. In the past, he has also spent significant time in India guiding the community. 1665 Answers
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Saleem Bhimji,
Shaykh Saleem Bhimji was born and raised in Canada. After completing his post-secondary education at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), he moved to Medina, New York, to study at the Imam al-Asr Theological Seminary. He later continued his religious studies at the Hawza of Qum. To date he has translated over 40 full-length books into English that have been printed worldwide. 15 Answers
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Amina Inloes,
Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the Islamic College in London and also the Managing Editor of the Journal of Shi'a Islamic Studies. 374 Answers
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Abolfazl Sabouri,
Abolfazl Sabouri is based in New Zealand and has an MA in Jurisprudence and Islamic Studies. He is a graduate of Elmiyeh seminary in Qom with more than 15 years of study and research where he has also taught Tafsir, Theology and Jurisprudence. 41 Answers
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Bismillah
Thank you for your question. Remain true to your intellect and your heart and there is no doubt that God will guide you to what is right akhi. As for the Shia they choose to follow the Imams because they were the best examples of the lofty ideals of Islam and their relationship with the Prophet (saw) was on a completely different level to the other companions surrounding him (saw). Their moral character, spirituality, knowledge. If you read through the reports of what they said and the stances they took that should be enough to convince a person of their merit.
The Shia believe that the Prophet (saw) appointed Imam Ali (as) due to many authentic traditions as well as a rational position that the Prophet (saw) would not leave the Muslim community without a leader after his death, especially with the tumultuous circumstances leading up to his death.
May you always be successful.
Authenticity is the main criteria.
1. You have come to Islam (By the Grace of Allah) because it is the most authentic religion conveying the message from God Almighty to all human beings.
2. You believe now in Quran being the most authentic, unchanged text from Good.
3. You need to follow the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him and his Progeny) to understand and follow the real message of Islam.
4. There are different narrations claimed to be from the Prophet(SAWA) and these different narrations are the reason of different sects among Muslims, and you need to follow the most authentic narrations.
5. No one among Muslim Ummah is more authentic and more knowledgeable about Quran and Real Sunnah than Ahlul Bat (AS). Following Ahlul Bayt (AS) means following the Original Islam which was preached and practiced by the Prophet (SAWA) before the formation of the Sunni sects (the earliest Sunni sect which is existing today is Hanafi sect of Abu Hanifa who was born seven decades after the demise of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA). None of the leaders of Sunni sects ever met the Prophet (SAWA) while Ahlul Bayt (AS) where living with the Prophet (SAWA) day and night and knew from him each and every fact about Quran and Sunnah.
6. If you search for the most authentic teachings of Islam The Original, you will never find it but only with Ahlul Bayt (The Holy Progeny of The Prophet (SAWA).
7. With due resect to all Muslim sects as all of the followers of Islamic sects are Muslims like us, but the Pure, Unchanged , Most authentic teachings of he Prophet (SAWA) are with his own Holy Progeny Ahlul Bayt (AS).
8. Any one who tells you something different is invited to open debate supported by evidence from Shia and Sunni books.
9. We will prove from Sunni main books that following Ahlul Bayt (AS) has been the order Allah and the Prophet to all Muslims.
10. If someone tells you to follow the numerical majority of Muslims, you should tell them that Quran never praised the numerical majority but the followers of The Truth even if they are in minority in numbers. Today, the majority of human population is Nin Muslims and Muslims are in minority but does not mean that Islam is wrong.
11. Allah (SWT) says in Quran (If you obey the majority of people of the earth, they will misguide you away from the way of Allah. (Sura Al-An'aam, Verse 116).
12. Please do not hesitate to ask or reflect any question from you or those who talk to you in this regard. May Allah (SWT) guide you and keep you always on the Right Path of he Prophet and his Ahlul Bayt (AS).
Wassalam.