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The Muslim WorldVolume 4, Issue 1 p. 27-44 ALI IN SHI'AH TRADITION* W. A. Rice, W. A. Rice Ispnhun, PersinSearch for more papers by this author W. A. Rice, W. A. Rice Ispnhun, PersinSearch for more papers by this author First published: January 1914 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1478-1913.1914.tb01353.x * “The Life and Religion of Mohammed as contained in the Shi'ah Traditions of the Hyat-ul-Kuloob.” Translated from the Persian by Rev. James L. Merrick, for eleven years missionary to the Persians; Member of the American Oriental Society. Boston: Philips, Sampson and Company. 1850. Mohammed Baqir Majlisi, the Persian author of this work, was born about the year 1627 A.D. He resided chiefly at Isfahan, then the Persian capital, and was in high favour at court, as may be inferred from his title, Majlisi, or member of the Royal Council. “His memory,” writes Mr. Merrick, “is greatly respected, and his writings are regarded as the highest standards by the Persians. His tomb at Isfahan is still a sanctuary to all who flee to it for refuge.” Majlisi left behind him a very large number of works, mostly dealing with the history, dogmas and practices of the Shi'ahs and their twelve Imams, or religious guides. The Hyat-ul-Kuloob (Life of Hearts) is one of the most famous of Majlisi's works, and gives the life of Mohammed and incidentally the main doctrines of his religion from the Shi'ah standpoint. AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Volume4, Issue1January 1914Pages 27-44 RelatedInformation

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