
Was Shiism Founded by Abdullah ibn Saba?
A source-based study examining Abdullah ibn Saba, showing that Shia Imams condemned him and exposing the lack of evidence that he founded Shiism.
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A source-based study examining Abdullah ibn Saba, showing that Shia Imams condemned him and exposing the lack of evidence that he founded Shiism.

A source-based study of Khutbah al-Qasi'ah, explaining the Shia doctrine of lutf and showing why Imam Ali's sermon does not refute divine grace.

A source-based study showing Shia hadith does not contradict itself on wilayah, but distinguishes earlier revelation, explanation and Ghadir's final message

A source-based study of Hadith al-Dar, examining its chains, Sunni scholarly views and the family gathering linked to Qur'an 26:214 and Imam Ali.

A source-based study of Shaykh al-Mufid's writings, explaining Islam, iman and kufr while refuting claims that he contradicted himself about Umar.

A source-based study of Imam Ali's funeral prayer, proving five takbirs have Prophetic roots and exposing errors in claims against Shia Janazah practice.

A source-based analysis showing shared names and kunyahs among Ahl al-Bayt do not prove love, political approval or endorsement of specific figures.

A hadith-critical study of the report that Imam Ali sent salat upon Umar, examining its chain, wording, Sunni criticism and the distinction from ritual salat.

A Sunni- and Shia-source study showing Imamah remained the Ahl al-Bayt's right, while political authority was usurped by opponents through human choice.

A Sunni-source analysis explaining why Imam Ali's statement that Abu Bakr "spoke truthfully" in one hadith does not establish universal trust.

A Sunni-source analysis of Imam Ali's alleged appointment of Abdullah ibn Umar over Syria, showing it was a political strategy, not proof of admiration for Umar.

A Sunni- and Shia-source analysis of the Khawarij, their portrayal in hadith, the acceptance of Khariji narrators, and the consistency of hadith methodology across s