The Spirituality of Shi›i Islam: Belief and Practices by Muhammad Ali Amir Mo›ezzi: a Review

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Abstract

The present paper is the translation of a
paper by Mushegh Asatryan which was published
in English in Islamic Studies Journal of the Brail
Publishing House, No. 109, 2014, pages 329-347.
This paper has studied and reviewed one of the most
recent works of Muhammad Ali Amir Mo›ezzi. The
Spirituality of Shi›i Islam: Belief and Practices.
It consists of fourteen researches by Mohammad
Ali Amir Mo›ezzzi, which have been published in
various collections and publications in the past two
decades. Historically, this collection of articles covers
the entire history of Islam, and their main focus
is on the inner and mystical aspect of the Shiite sect.
The writer›s approach is historical and phenomenological,
combined with critical studies of resources
along with the recognition of their writers and perhaps
readers› religious sentiment and the findings as
well as their mystical experiences.

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