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Peshawar Nights: A Historic Ten-Night Dialogue on Islamic Theology
Discover Peshawar Nights, the captivating written record of a legendary ten-night intellectual debate that took place in 1927. When the brilliant young Iranian scholar, Sultan al-Wa’izin Shirazi, visited Peshawar, he was challenged by prominent Sunni scholars to address misconceptions surrounding Shia beliefs.
What followed was an extraordinary display of eloquence, sharp wit, and profound theological mastery. Armed with a deep understanding of the Holy Qur’an and an unmatched command of authentic Sunni literature, Shirazi systematically answered every allegation. His logical, respectful arguments ultimately transformed the perspectives of the audience and his debaters alike.
Why You Should Read This Book:
– Authentic Sources: The arguments rely heavily on texts and Quranic interpretations mutually accepted by both Sunni and Shia schools of thought.
– Timeless Relevance: Though the debate occurred nearly a century ago, the insights and theological discussions remain perfectly fresh and highly relevant today.
– A Masterclass in Debate: It stands as a powerful testament to the Shia tradition of scholarly excellence, intellectual reasoning (Aql), and respectful inter-faith dialogue.
– Accessible to All: Originally recorded live by journalists and published as a periodical in Farsi, this English compilation is an enlightening read for students, scholars, and everyday readers alike.
Book Specifications:
– Author: Sultan al-Wa’izin Shirazi
– Translators: Hamid Quinlan and Charles Ali Campbell
– Format: Paperback
– Pages: 517 pages
– Language: English
– Publication Date: 2001
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When a young scholar from Iran visits the city of Peshawer (in now eastern Pakistan), he Is invited by the great Sunni scholars of the time to answer allegations of the Shia creedal beliefs and practices. Over ten nights, this an erudite and incredibly well-versed young scholar, Sultanul Waizin Shirazi, eloquently exposes the true Islam and the false memes levelled against the Shia, mesmerising the audience with his in-depth knowledge of the books of the Sunni schools of thought and the Holy Quran.
In these ten short nights, with his cogent arguments, sharp wit, and mastery of theology, he manages to convince the audience of the veracity of the Shia school of thought and the very Sunni scholars making the accusations.
This book, Peshawer nights, is a collection of the discussions that were originally published as a periodical in Farsi by reporters who recorded the event. The compilation presented here remains an indelible legacy of the culture of scholarship in the Shia school, underlining the very core culture, that of the dominance of aql and the excellent manner in exposing the faith and the practice of Islam.
Readers, both young and old, lay and scholars of all persuasions will find this enlightening book, a great source of authentic narrations and Quranic interpretations accepted by both the Sunni and the Shia. Despite being about a century old, the arguments and discussions are as relevant and fresh today as they were then.
| Weight | 500 g |
|---|---|
| Translator | Hamid Quinlan and Charles Ali Campbell |
| Cover | Paperback |
| Pages | 517 |
| Publication Date | 2001 |
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