Ghadir

Ghadir

The monumental work Ghadir stands as one of the most comprehensive studies of the event of Ghadīr Khum — the moment when Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him and his Family) declared Imam ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib (ʿa) as his divinely appointed successor. Through meticulous analysis and reference to classical sources, the book demonstrates how this historic declaration forms the foundation of Shīʿī theology and the doctrine of wilāyah (spiritual guardianship).

About the Book

Written by ʿAllāmah ʿAbd al-Ḥusayn Amini (a leading Shīʿī scholar of the twentieth century), Ghadir is a monumental encyclopedic study that gathers Qurʾānic proofs, hadith (prophetic tradition) narrations, historical testimonies, and literary references surrounding the event of Ghadīr Khum. Across its multiple volumes, the author demonstrates the continuity of wilāyah (spiritual guardianship) as a divine principle rooted in revelation and confirmed through centuries of transmission. The work not only documents but also defends the authenticity and significance of Ghadīr as a defining moment in Islamic history.

What You Will Discover

• The full documentation of the Prophet’s declaration at Ghadīr Khum.
• Qurʾānic verses and hadith narrations affirming Imam ʿAlī’s (ʿa) divinely ordained leadership.
• Testimonies of early historians, poets, and companions preserving the event’s memory.
• Analysis of wilāyah (guardianship) as the theological basis of succession in Islam.
• The lasting influence of Ghadīr on Islamic unity, scholarship, and literature.

About the Author

ʿAllāmah ʿAbd al-Ḥusayn Amini (1902–1970) was a preeminent scholar, theologian, and jurist of the modern Shīʿī world. His encyclopedic scholarship and devotion to truth led him to compile Ghadir after decades of research in Islamic libraries across the Middle East. Through rigorous comparison of Sunni and Shīʿī sources, he established an enduring academic foundation for the doctrine of wilāyah. His legacy continues to inspire generations of scholars and seekers of truth.

Who Is This Book For?

For scholars, students, and believers who wish to study the event of Ghadīr Khum as the cornerstone of Imamate and to appreciate the depth of scholarship behind one of Islam’s greatest intellectual works.