List of Works by Muhammad b. Ismail b. Abd al-Jabbar al-Hairi

Central to the Shia mission is the concept of da’wah, or invitation to faith. Al-Hairi’s “Al-Da’wat” highlights the ethical imperatives of promoting Shia beliefs and addresses the responsibilities that followers bear in this endeavor. His reflections on the nuanced art of persuasion challenge readers to ponder: how effective is mere rhetoric in instilling true faith? Are there consequences to failing in the task of da’wah that extend beyond individual believers to the broader community?

5. Al-Mudhakarah fi al-‘Ilm

This work stands as a testament to al-Hairi’s commitment to scholarly dialogue and the importance of intellectual interchange. “Al-Mudhakarah” serves not just as a collection of thoughts but as a call to collaborative study. Al-Hairi emphasizes that knowledge should be pursued collectively, reflecting a belief that truth often emerges from discourse. What implications does this have for contemporary Shia scholarship? Are there lessons to be learned about the communal pursuit of knowledge in an age increasingly dominated by individualism?