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Shia Heritage Project

Preserving and Publishing the Intellectual Heritage of Shi'a Islam

The Shia Heritage Project is an independent scholarly initiative dedicated to the preservation, critical editing, publication, and study of the manuscript and intellectual heritage of Shi'a Islam, with particular attention to theology, Imamate studies, philosophy, mysticism, and classical texts.

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About the Shia Heritage Project

Published Volumes
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Current Projects
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إحياء التراث الشيعي المخطوط

The Shia Heritage Project is devoted to recovering, editing, and publishing significant texts from the intellectual tradition of Shi'a Islam. Through manuscript-based research and critical editions, the project seeks to make neglected works accessible to scholars, academic institutions, and readers worldwide.

Focus Areas:

  • Shi’a Theology
  • Shi’a Mysticism
  • Imamate Studies
  • Manuscript Studies
  • Islamic Philosophy
  • Paleography
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Cover of The ‘Uthmānic Muṣḥaf

Flagship Heritage Edition

Mushaf ʿUthmān

A Scholarly Reconstruction of the Early Qur’anic Codex

Reconstructing the visual memory of the early Qur’anic codex for a new generation.

A carefully researched reconstruction inspired by the material form, textual organization, and visual character of the earliest Qur’anic codices. This distinctive edition brings together historical research, manuscript studies, and refined book design while remaining transparent about its reconstructive nature.

Open folios from the current manuscript project

Current Manuscript Project

Ayat al-Wilaya

Critical Edition in Progress

Nur al-Hadaya
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For Libraries and Institutions

University libraries, research centers, and academic institutions interested in acquiring publications or establishing scholarly cooperation are invited to contact the project.

Library Information
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Historic library stacks and shelves
Every Manuscript preserves a voice from the past,
Every Critical Edition gives that voice a future.