"Who Are the Shia and What Do They Say?" aims to introduce the foundations of the beliefs of Shia Muslims in a straightforward and easy to understand way. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Shia worldview including details rarely seen in English language texts.It starts with some short historical context and then goes through the concepts of Aql and Ilm as the core foundations of Shia thought. The five principles of the Oneness of God, Divine Justice, Prophethood, Imamate, and Resurrection are then brought forth, along with a discussion of Mahdism, and a conclusion about the Code of Behavior of the Shia.With over 400 references to primary Shia and Islamic texts, this text is an absolute necessity for any person seeking an authentic understanding of this little understood school of thought.
