08 January 2026 / 19. Rajab 1447
In a comprehensive and original study of the early history of Islam, Wilferd Madelung describes the conflict that developed after the death of the Prophet Muhammad, between his family, Hashim, and his tribe, Quraysh, for the leadership of the Muslim community. He pursues the history of this conflict through the reign of the four 'Rightly Guided' caliphs to its climax in the first Inter-Muslim War. The outcome of the war, which marked the demise of the reign of the Early Companions, led to the establishment of dynastic despotism under the Umayyad caliphate and to the lasting schism between Sunnite and Shi'ite Islam. In contrast to recent scholarly trends, Professor Madelung brings out 'All's early claim to legitimate succession, which gained support from the Shi'a, and offers a radical and convincing reinterpretation of early Islamic history after the death of Muhammad. This important and original study will make a major contribution to the scholarship of the period and rekindle the debate over the succession to Muhammad.
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Ayatul Ghadir (Verses on Ghadir)
A search regarding the Prophet's sermon on the farewell pilgrimage and an exegesis of Quranic verses of Ghadir
Authored by:
Al-Mostafa centre of Islamic researches.
Under the supervision of the supreme Islamic authority
Sayyid Ali-Sistani
Following the success of the Holy Month of Ramadhan MP3 Duas, The World Federation is pleased to announce a new collection of MP3 sound files based on the Hajj - that unique invitation of The Almighty to visit His house.
Qur’anic verses and historical documents reveal that the land of Fadak situated near the Fort of Khaibar, formerly belonging to the Jews, was the personal property of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h). It was neither a government property owned by the treasury nor was it war booty. The seventh verse of Surah Hashr, explains the point in detail:
