- BOOK ID
- Point
- Volume 1: Goals and Characteristics
- Publisher’s Foreword
- Preface By The Ahl al-Bayt (‘a) World Assembly
- Introduction
- Point
- Significance of the Ahl al-Bayt’s Thesis
- Ahl al-Bayt (‘a): The Most Important Pillar
- Actuality of the Ahl al-Bayt’s Role
- Development of Studies about the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a)
- Prospects for Research on Heritage of Ahl al-Bayt (‘a)
- The Ahl al-Bayt’s Role in Islamic Life
- Some Difficulties
- Arrangement of the Books
- Book One: Goals And Characteristics
- Point
- Preamble
- Chapter One: Goals Of Building The Virtuous Community
- Chapter Two: Characteristics Of The Virtuous Community
- Volume 2: General Rules and Fundamentals
- Book ID
- Preface
- Chapter One: Ideology And Creed
- Chapter Two: Ethical Aspect
- Chapter Three: Cultural Aspect
- Prelude
- First Project Cultural And Educational Courses
- Freedom of Thought and Sources of Islamic Education
- Seeking Knowledge and Learning
- Variety in Educational Methodology
- Variety in Topics of Education
- Second Project Cultural And Scientific Establishments
- Shī`ite Seminaries (Ḥawzah `Ilmiyyah)
- Commemoration of Imam al-Ḥusayn’s Martyrdom
- Commemoration of Imam al-Ḥusayn’s Martyrdom and the Virtuous Community
- Chapter Four: Spiritual And Moral Aspect
- Point
- Spirit of Piety and Combining Faith with Practice
- Real Supporters of the truth
- Love for and Loyalty to the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a)
- Self-Sacrifice and Altruism
- Moral Features of Imam al-Ḥusayn's (‘a) Uprising
- The Tragedy and the Morale
- Perseverance
- Treatment Of Psychological Pressures
- Inextinguishable Torch of Hope
- The Issue of Imam Mahdī (‘a)
- Volume 3: The General System of the Virtuous Community
- Book ID
- Preamble
- CHAPTER ONE: THE RELIGIOUS REFERENTIAL AUTHORITY
- CHAPTER TWO: IDENTITY AND ITS ASPECTS
- CHAPTER THREE: RELATIONSHIPS
- CHAPTER FOUR: POLITICAL TRENDS AND FOUNDATIONS
- Point
- Prelude
- The General Political Trends during the Ages of the Holy Imams (‘A)
- Political Foundations and Guidelines
- Point
- [1] Loyalty to the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a)
- [2] Renunciation of the Enemies of Allah and the Enemies of the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a)
- [3] Equilibrium in Interests and Priorities
- [4] Unity of the Muslim Society
- [5] The Role of the Nation in Political Change
- The Role of the Nation in the System of the Virtuous Community
- [6] Observation of Regulations and Standards
- Volume 4: The Security System of the Virtuous Community
- Volume 5: The Economic System of the Virtuous Community
- Volume 6: The System of Social Relations of the Virtuous Community
- Book ID
- Book Six The System Of Social Relations
- Part One: System Of Social Relations: Features And Foundations
- Chapter One: Features Of The Islamic Concept Of Social Relations
- Chapter Two: Rules And Foundations
- Part Two: The Superstructure Of Social Relations
- Point
- Chapter One: Superstructure Of Various Aspects Social Relations
- Point
- Prelude
- Aspect of Openness
- Additional Indications of Openness
- Exceptions
- Reinforcing the Social Structure
- Point
- Holding Meetings
- Sincerity in Dealing with Muslims
- Mutual compassion, sympathy, and visiting
- Restoring Estranged Parties to Friendly Relations
- Respect of Neighbors and Consolidation of the Social Structure
- Preventive Procedures
- Point
- A. Avoid incurring the rancor, animosity, malevolence, disputation, and detestation of people
- B. Responding to greetings and salutations, replying to messages and letters and exchanging letters as a substitute of visits and meetings
- C. Fulfilling promises, even if it takes a whole year
- D. Specific restrictions while choosing trustworthy friends
- E. Maintenance of equilibrium in relations
- Consultation: Restrictions and Outcomes
- Equality and Fraternity
- Levels of Social Relations
- Special Treatment
- Chapter Two: Superstructure Of Rules And Foundations
- Point
- Religious and Traditional Laws
- Passivity and Control over Emotions
- Models of Praiseworthy Qualities
- Control over Emotions and Blameworthy Qualities
- Control over Emotions and Association with People
- Justice and Fair play
- Point
- Injustice Forbidden
- Applications of Fair play
- Applications of Wrongdoing and Oppression
- Excellent Examples of Justice in Social Relations
- Good-manners Endear people
- Ranks of endearment to people and indulgence
- Kind Acts and Taking the Lead in Charity
- Idealism and Distinctive Behavior
- Volume 7: The Ritual System of the Virtuous Community
- Book ID
- Point
- Chapter One: Rituals Of The Ahl Al-Bayt
- Chapter Two: The General Rituals Of Islam
- Chapter Three: Mosques And Holy Places
- Volume 8: The System of Devotional Acts of the Virtuous Community
- Book ID
- Point
- CHAPTER One: TIMED ACTS OF WORSHIP
- Point
- Prelude
- Daily Devotional Acts
- Weekly Acts of Worship
- Monthly Acts of Worship
- Yearly Acts of Worship
- The Three Blessed Months
- The Month of Rajab
- Merits of Rajab
- Rites of Rajab
- Point
- Supplications
- Formulas of Ziyarah
- Litanies
- Recitation of the Holy Qur'an
- Multiform Prayers
- Acts of the First Night and Day of Rajab
- Salat al-Ragha'ib (Prayer of Desires)
- Prayer on the Bright (Moonlit) Nights of Rajab, Sha`ban, and Ramazan
- Rites of the Night of Mid-Rajab
- Rites of the Twenty-Seventh Night and Day of Rajab
- The Month of Sha`bān
- The Month Of RamaḌān
- Ḥajj and the First Ten Days of Dhu’l-Ḥijjah
- The Course Of The Devotional Acts During The ḤAjj Season
- The Devotional Acts On The First Ten Days Of Dhu’l-Ḥijjah
- The Devotional Acts On The TashriQ Days
- Chapter Two: Untimed Acts Of Worship
- Point
- Prelude
- Prayer
- Fasting
- Supplication
- Dhikr
- Categories Of Dhikr
- Istighfār
- Invocations Of Blessings
- Conclusion Times and Situations of Dhikr
- Objectives Of Dhikr
- Jihad
- Conclusion
- Epilogue
The Role of the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a) in Building the Virtuous Community
BOOK ID
In the Name of Allah,
the All-beneficent, the All-merciful
Title: The Role of the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a) in Building the Virtuous Community, Book One: Goals and Characteristics
Author: Āyatullāh Sayyid Muḥammad Bāqir Al-ḥakīm
Project supervisor: Translation Unit, Cultural Affairs Department Ahl al-Bayt (‘a) World Assembly (ABWA)
Translator: Badr Shahin
Editor: Iffat Shah and Carol Ahmadi
Revised by: Ashraf Carl Eastman Ahmadi
Publisher: ABWA Publishing and Printing Center
First Printing: 2011
Printed by: Mojab
Copies:5000
ISBN:
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