The Emergence of Shi'ism and the Shi'ites

Chapters

1. Preface
2. Foreword
3. Introduction
4. Part 1:The Emergence of Shi'ism
5. The First Discussion: Denial, Neglecting the Question of Succession
6. The Second Discussion: The Affirmative Path Represented by the Consultative Order
7. The Third Discussion: Affirmation Represents Choice and Designation
8. Part 2: The Emergence of the Shi'ites
9. The First Discussion: The Genesis of Two Main Currents during the Prophet's Lifetime
10. The Second Discussion
11. The Third Discussion: Spiritual Shi'ism and Political Shi'ism
12. Appendix : The Moral and Intellectual Preparation for 'Ali's Guardianship and Succession
13. Introduction
14. The First Discussion
15. The Second Discussion: The Preparation and Adaptation of the Ummah to 'Ali's Succession
16. The Third Discussion: The Pertinence of 'Ali's Proficient Knowledge of the Qur'an to His Preparation for Succession
17. Bibliography