Encyclopedia of the works of Sheikh Al-Mufid, 15 volumes

A collection of volumes of the works of Sheikh Al-Mufid is considered one of the most important scientific projects in reviving Imami heritage, as it gathers the آثار of one of the pioneers of kalam and jurisprudence in the 4th century AH. This collection is distinguished by presenting Sheikh Al-Mufid's texts with verification and comparison to manuscript copies as much as possible, with careful editing and source documentation. First: A brief about Sheikh Al-Mufid Sheikh Al-Mufid (died 413 AH) was one of the leading scholars of the Imami school in Baghdad, a prominent theologian and jurist, and among his most notable students: Al-Sharif Al-Murtada Sheikh Al-Tusi His methodology was characterized by theological precision and the ability to reconcile reason and text in addressing doctrinal and jurisprudential issues. Second: Content of the collection of volumes This collection includes a large number of messages and books, among the most famous: * Awā'il al-Maqālāt*: in explaining Imami beliefs and comparing them with the opinions of Islamic sects. * Al-Irshād*: in the biography of the Imams from Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them). * Al-Mu'jam*: one of the most important jurisprudence books among the Imami. * Taṣḥīḥ Iʿtiqādāt al-Imāmiyyah*: critique and completion of Sheikh Al-Saduq's book *Iʿtiqādāt*. * Al-Iṣāḥa fī al-Imāma*. * Al-Nukat al-ʿAqīdiyya*. * Al-Jumla wa al-Masā'il al-ʿAqīdiyya*. And other theological messages and debates. The volumes also include short messages, scientific debates, and responses to various sects and schools of thought. Third: The scientific value of the collection The importance of these volumes lies in several aspects: - An essential source for early Imami thought. - Documentation of the methodology of the kalam school in Baghdad. - Containing debates and scientific responses reflecting the nature of sectarian dialogue in the 4th and 5th centuries AH. - Many later scholars relied on them, such as the works of Al-Allama Al-Hilli. Fourth: Features of modern editions Modern editions of Sheikh Al-Mufid's works are characterized by: - Scholarly verification and comparison of manuscript copies. - Detailed indexes (topical, Quranic verses, narrations, scholars). - Text and source documentation. - Clear printing layout that facilitates reference for researchers. The collection of Sheikh Al-Mufid's works is not just a compilation of heritage books, but an integrated intellectual library in jurisprudence, kalam, and Imami history, serving as a fundamental reference for researchers in Shiite heritage and the Baghdad kalam school.