Text in English & Arabic. This 1400-page varied and comprehensive collection of Shi‘i hadith offers unparalleled insight into the teachings of Shi‘a Islam. Narrated from the Prophet Muhammad as well as the Shi‘a Imams, these hadiths span theology, ethics, history, and social issues. The introduction outlines the development of Shi‘a hadith literature from the time of the Prophet to modern times. Although over a thousand pages long, this parallel Arabic-English edition has been carefully printed on fine paper to make it a portable reference book for the scholar, student, researcher, or enthusiast. A valuable reference work for personal, public, or university libraries.