Product Description: Dr Moojan Momen provides readers with an accessible and insightful introduction to the Shi'i branch of Islam, taking us from its beginnings after the death of the Prophet Muhammad through to the present day. As well as providing a historical overview, the book also introduces readers to Shi'i doctrines and practices, explains the key differences between the Shi'i and Sunni branches of Islam, and addresses the role and position of women within Shi'i communities...read more

Product Description: The Baha'i Faith is the youngest of the world's independent religions and the second most widespread after Christianity. Dating from its Iranian origins in 1844, it has rapidly spread to every country of the world and counts more than five million adherents...read more

Discusses key aspects of Baha'i history and beliefs, and examines family and community life, worship and festivals, and social and theological teachings

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Product Description: The Baha'i faith has, in its short 150-year history, succeeded in establishing itself in every country of the world, yet many people are unfamiliar with Baha'i history and beliefs. This work surveys the teachings of the Baha'i faith, as they relate to the individual, to society and to the world as a whole, and explores the Baha'i belief in the oneness of all religions and the need for world peace...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Five scholars explore new areas of Bahai studies in this collection of essays dedicated to the late Hand of the Cuase of God, Hasan M. Balyuzi. Two articles discuss previously neglected topics in Bahai theology. Three articles discuss aspects of Bahai history in Iran and the West...read more