
Did Shaykh al-Mufid Contradict Himself About Umar?
A source-based study of Shaykh al-Mufid's writings, explaining Islam, iman and kufr while refuting claims that he contradicted himself about Umar.
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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 Qur'an- and Sunni-source study explaining the true meaning of "Mother of the Believers," its legal purpose, and why it does not imply infallibility or heavenly

An evidence-based study of the Sunni fiqh ruling permitting the killing and eating of a human in extreme necessity, and a critical response to TwelverShia.net

A rijal-based response examining the chain, transmitters, and gradings of a disputed Shia hadith using al-Majlisi, al-Tusi, al-Hilli, al-Khoei, and other classical s

A Sunni-source analysis of Rabi'ah ibn Umayyah, the definition of a Sahabi, apostasy after meeting the Prophet ﷺ, and the Hawd narrations in Sahih al-Bukhari.

A critical examination of the claim that early Shia sources taught thirteen Imams, analyzing al-Kafi, Kitab Sulaym, variant narrations, and Twelver hadith methodolog