The Ten Granted Paradise
Sayed Ammar Nakshawani
May 2014 · Universal Muslim Association of America
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Dr. Nakshawani in the following work not only corrects the widespread misconception that the Shi’i intellectual tradition despises and curses all Companions, but also clarifies the reason for which some Companions were considered people of Paradise in the Shi’i (and usually the Sunni) tradition. In a few places, the author notes reasons for which the Shi’i tradition does not venerate certain Companions. Discussing controversial history as it relates to Companions and the ahl al-bayt remains a difficult enterprise, where methods and premises, let alone conclusions, substantially differ from scholar to scholar. As an expert of the Shi’i tradition, Dr. Nakshawani presents relevant Shi’i narratives for non-specialists who would otherwise be unaware of them. Thus, the following biographies fill a gap in knowledge about Companions not only revered in the Shi’i tradition, but according to the collective memory of pro-Alid Sunni and Shi’i authors, granted Paradise.
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About the author
Dr. Nakshawani currently serves as the Special Representative for the Universal Muslim Association of America (UMAA). In this role, Dr. Nakshawani promotes an understanding of the customs and beliefs of Shia Ithna Asheri Muslims. As Special Representative, Dr. Nakshawani engages in interfaith dialogue with leaders of a variety of faith communities, and advocates on behalf of Shia Islam to a variety of elected officials, think tanks, and policy institutes.
UMAA seeks to provide a forum to foster unity among Muslims, to participate in civic and political endeavors, and to dispel misgivings about Islam and Muslims. The vision of the UMAA is to be an organization that enriches American society by engendering an appreciation of Shia Ithna-Asheri Islamic values, ethics, and ideals.
Prior to joining UMAA, Dr. Nakshawani served as the Visiting Scholar of Islamic Studies, at the University of Cambridge in England. In this position, he performed extensive research and academic analysis of ancient Islamic texts, which he has discussed at a number of academic forums. The Centre of Islamic Studies at the University of Cambridge aims to promote a constructive and critical understanding of the role of Islam and Muslims in wider society, with a focus on the UK and Europe. Dr. Nakshawani also served as Faculty of Middle Eastern and Asian Studies at Cambridge for many years.
Sayed Nakshawani is the author of five books, most recently The Ten Guaranteed Paradise, which skyrocketed to "#1 Best Seller" status in the Shia Islam section of Amazon. He has also authored The 14 Infallibles, Ramadhan Sermons, Hujr ibn Adi: A Victim of Terror, and the French language Islam: Liberte - Egalite - Fraternite.
Sayed Nakshawani is one of the world's most prolific speakers, and is regularly hosted at forums, events, and conferences around the world. He has appeared on BBC, NBC, and a host of other media outlets throughout his academic and professional career.
Dr. Nakshawani completed his Ph.D thesis at the University of Exeter. He has lectured at the university in Classical Islamic History and also pursued further studies at the Islamic Seminary in Damascus, Syria. Prior to this, he was awarded with an MA in Islamic Studies from Shahid Beheshti University in Iran. Sayed Nakshawani completed his undergraduate studies at the London School of Economics.
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