Why I Am A Shia?

Author: Sayed Mahdi Modarresi | Paperback | 152 pages 

Who was the rightful successor of the Prophet Muhammad?

This book presents the case for why Imam Ali was the only rightful successor, and why preventing him from assuming the position was a challenge to divine authority.

Drawing on three lines of argument: rational reasoning, scriptural evidence from the Qur’an, and prophetic traditions, it demonstrates Imam Ali’s clear superiority over all others. These pages serve as a valuable resource for Shia Muslims seeking to deepen their understanding of their faith and for curious non-Shia readers.

Sayed Muhammad-Mahdi al-Modarresi is a Shia Muslim theologian, scholar, speaker, and author with a background in traditional Islamic seminary studies and academic disciplines including sociology, politics, and philosophy. He studied in the Islamic seminaries of Damascus, Syria, and Qom, Iran.

Widely recognised for his lectures in English, Arabic, and Farsi, Sayed Mahdi has authored books in several languages and regularly writes on religious, social, and contemporary issues.