Wilayah Takwiniyah and Tashriʿiyah

A timely and thought-provoking work that challenges common assumptions within contemporary Shiʿa theology, Wilayah Takwiniyah and Tashriʿiyah: An Alternative Reading offers a rigorous re-examination of the concepts of ontological authority (wilāyah al-takwīniyyah) and legislative authority (wilāyah al-tashrīʿiyyah).

Drawing on the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and a wide range of classical and contemporary scholarly sources, Dr. al-Qazwini presents a carefully argued case that absolute ontological and legislative authority belong exclusively to Allah. The book critically engages with claims that prophets and Imams possess independent or delegated control over creation, miracles, life and death, and cosmic governance-distinguishing authentic Shiʿa beliefs from later theological formulations and misunderstandings.

Rather than dismissing miracles, this work reframes them as acts of Allah performed through His chosen servants by divine permission, inviting readers to reflect on how early scholars understood miracles and divine agency. The author also surveys the historical development of the terminology surrounding wilāyah al-takwīniyyah, questioning when and how the concept entered later theological discourse.

This book is ideal for:

• Students of Islamic theology (ʿaqīdah) and Qur'anic studies

• Readers interested in Shiʿa-Sunni theological debates

• Scholars and lay readers seeking a balanced, source-based discussion on wilāyah

• Anyone looking to explore alternative perspectives within Shiʿa intellectual history

Balanced, deeply sourced, and intellectually honest, this book does not seek to impose conclusions-but to open a serious, evidence-based conversation on one of the most debated theological issues of our time.