Table of Contents

The Beginnings of the Shi'a The Imamiyya or Twelver Shi'a The Extreme Shi'a The Ismailiyya or Sevener Shi'a The Zaydiyya

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Heinz Halm's work presents a thorough discussion of the history, theology, and current state of this branch of Islam. Newly revised, Shi'ism includes updated information on the fate of the Shi'ite revolution in Iran as well as a new chapter on Iraq. Halm explores how Shi'ism differs from the rest of Islam, discussing the prominence of its authorities, the Imams, as well as its legal system, practices of worship, places of pilgrimages, and a religious ethos characterized by a fervor to suffer for the cause.

About the Author

Heinz Halm is professor of Islamic studies at the University of Tubingen, Germany. He is the author of several books on Islam, including Shi'a Islam: From Religion to Revolution.

Reviews

"A good primer to the complex subject of Shi'ism. It should be on bookshelves of all good libraries and personal collections." - The Muslim News"