Ibn Taymiyya’s Cordial Letter of Advice to the Shia

A brief treatise written by the great scholar, Ibn Taymiyya (d. 728/1328), in advice to the Shia. It addresses a series of important topics in the context of the Shi’ite theology and/or culture, such as the rights of Ahlulbayt, the correct approach to the Prophet’s companions, the roots of guidance and misguidance, the day of Ê¿Ä€shÅ«rÄʾ, the alleged MahdÄ« of the Twelver Shia, and the veneration of tomb shrines.

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