Foundations of Islamic Unity

In this monumental book, one of the most important works of the late Sayyid ʿAbd al-Ḥusayn Sharaf al-Dīn al-Mūsawī al-ʿĀmilī, the author has presented the reasons why harmony and love must prevail between all Muslims. He has clarified the means of achieving close relations and mutual respect which will result in Muslim unity and support for one another. He presents proofs and arguments acceptable to both the Sunnī and Shīʿa and suggests that they build bridges of trust and brotherhood with one another.

The author deals with the most important points of contention between the Muslims and explains the viewpoint of the Imāmī Ithnā-ʿAsharī Shīʿa, in accordance with what has been mentioned in the ṣiḥāḥ and the masānid books of the Ahl al-Sunnah which support the Imāmī view in order to eliminate all types of confusion or controversy and to live up to the clear ethos of the Noble Qurʾan which urges brotherhood and warns against dissension and disunion within the Muslim community.

Translation of Arabic Text on Cover: “And hold fast by the covenant of Allah all together and be not disunited [into sects].” (Noble Quran, Surah Ale Imran (3), verse 103)