Excerpt of Guide to Truth

A Guide to the Truth presents Shi‘i Islam in a structured, thematic manner across theology, history, and law. It begins by tracing the historical origins of Shi‘ism, grounding it in prophetic declarations such as Ghadir and Manzilah, then explains core Shi‘i devotional beliefs including sainthood, intercession, tawassul, pilgrimage, and mourning while responding to accusations of exaggeration. It clarifies the Shi‘i position on the Qur’an and rejects claims of distortion, before presenting the Qur’anic basis of Imamate, the identity and infallibility of the twelve Imams, and their knowledge of the unseen. It further defines the Ahl al-Bayt, discusses Mahdism and occultation, outlines key juristic differences in worship and khums, and concludes with major historical controversies and the Shi‘i evaluation of the Companions.