This book is a general introduction to Shi'i Islam--specifically to Twelver Shi'ism, to which the majority of Shi'is belong today. It deals with the history and development of this important religion, giving an account of Shi'i doctrines and focusing in particular on those areas in which it differs from Sunni Islam.
"Momen's book fills an important gap in the general literature in English on Twelver Shi'ism, and should be carefully studied by anyone who wants to know more about what is happening in the Middle East today....This is a fine work which deserves the widest possible...

Some contemporary Western accounts of the early Babi and Baha'i religions.

Worldwide in its membership and increasingly being recognized as a world religion, the Baha i Faith is enjoying rapid expansion. In this captivating book, one of the world's leading Baha i scholars gives a brief survey of the life, the works, and the teachings of Baha'u'llah, its founder. Covering the resistance he encountered, including successive forced exiles and vitriolic opposition, this book highlights his dedication and that of his followers who were often willing to sacrifice their lives for his teachings. Comprehensive and yet concise, and complete with a detailed guide to sources...

Perfect for students, experts or the interested general reader, this is an innovative, thematic presentation of the role of religion in human society, from traditional cultures to the modern world. Arranged into three main fields of enquiry religious experience and its expression; conceptual aspects of religion; and religion in society this study draws from all major religious traditions in the world, as well as a variety of non-religious disciplines such as psychology, philosophy, and sociology. Covering everything from art and history to theology and the World Wide Web, this comprehensive...

Dr Momen examines the Baha'i approach to: * Darshana * Dharma * Moksha and gives an account of: * significant Hindu prophecies * the Baha'i social teachings, laws and history * the Baha'i community. Hinduism is one of the most ancient of the existing religious traditions; the Baha'i Faith is the most modern. Here is an introduction to the Baha'i Faith for those of the Hindu tradition. Most presentations of the Baha'i Faith have been from Western, Christian or Islamic viewpoint. This approach excludes much of the world's population. By presenting it from the perspective of the Hindu tradition,...

A clear, insightful introduction to the teachings and history of Shi'ism, from its inception to the present day.