Introduction

If only the just man, who is free from his previous opinions looked and searched about Islam, which is the seal of the Devinely religions about which the univers are responsible infront of Allah the Lord of the worlds, if only they percieved it with opened eye in the purpose of the fact studying, they should find their intention.

Hence the religion, which is harmonized with the intellect, by the way of which the human should find the salvation for his spiritual and physical troubles, and by which the happiness and the spiritual calmness should be achieved, so it is authorized with the man to study it, but he should spend much of his time and endeavor, in order to be aware about its fundamentals, and branches, and what is supposed to Muslims to do indeed, the man is the main purpose according to the Islamic view. Within these communities, their creator honored them, and employed every thing in serving them. But Allah distinguished between the good and harmful deeds through this present life so that he should learn and commanded him by the good deeds following, and that which is alowable, and He prevented him from the harmful deeds comittion which are prohibited. He domonstrated all that on the tongue of his apostles and prophets, who are the bearers of good news and warners, so he should be rewarded by the ever lasting paradise, in case that he behaved according to the teaching of Allah “s.w.” and His commands, and he should be punished by the flame of the Hell if he followed his desirance and apitancy, violating his Lord’s commands; indeed we never find through this natural patern save the ease, relief, and the happiness, through which all the energy and the abilities shall appeare, so that, they serve the human being, then he shall become unlimited capability of the beneficence, and good deeds, while this actually is the intention of the human, who should be instructed in good fastion and manner, so that he should be abenefitable member in his society.

Hence, this book is between your hands, was written by the late Ash-Shaikh Muhammad Jawaad Shirri, who is an American popular, he studied Islam near its pure sources in Najaf Ashraf, he liked Islam, since he found all his needs of belief in it, indeed he purposed to serve his brothers by the way of his calm and quite invitation towards them, so that they could search about the opperessed fact calmly and wisely, then they could find their intention, but he already went on his style of pure argumentation within this book, which is far from the fanaticism with doctor Wilson using the clear Islamic evidence and the Holy verses and illustrated the evidences of the Holy Quran as means to receive the purpose of the argumentation and knowing the truth, then the submission to it.

Whereat this book between your hands is of the famouse and important books, which illuminated the way of the people guidance in America, Europe and other countries concerned the mass and necessary demands, which Imam Ali foundation, the main branch in Qom took upon it self this book republish, while it considered it as one of its duties to republish it for the purpose of the common benefit.

Hence, we ask Allah to include the late chirri into his a bundent Mercy, and to accept this work for his contentment.

Imam Ali ( a.s. ) Foundation,

Iran - Qom

Introduction

In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds and may peace an benediction be with our master, Mohammad and his Pure Progeny.

For a verity of reasons many a Muslim took Europe, an America and other contries that are predomintly non-Muslim for residence, be it temporary or permanent.

By virtue of such domicile, Muslims have to meet with non-Muslims at work, study, places of worship, or socially.

Such encounters’ may entail discussion on different matters, including religious issues, where Muslims and non-Muslims alike may quiz one another about their respective faiths.

Since many people are genuine in their search for the truth, especially in matters of spiritual purity and faith, people of different faiths try to leave an impact on their fellow human beings. However, those who embrace the sublime truth, that man should eventually acknowledge, are the ones who prevail.

The story of the late Sheikh Mohammad Jawad Chirri is such that it left an endelible mark on the history of human dialogue and understanding.

Sheikh Chirri, who was educated in the Islamic seminary at Holy an-Najaf, Iraq, immigrated from Lebanon to the States in the early 1950s and settled in Detroit. His new home and environment led him to engage in debate on Islam and Christianity, with Dr. Wilson H. Guertin of University of Florida.

“Inquires About Islam” records the topics debated by the two men. It is a true and honest account of what took place. Thus, it could serve as an ideal reference for all and seekers of truth and pristine faith.

Many a Muslim, especially youths approached Imam Ali (a.s.) Foundation in London to provide them with material to help them conduct fruitful dialogue. The Foundation consulted a number of experts in the field. They suggested that this book, written by Sheikh Chirri, ranks among the best in its class and subject matter. It is known for its direct style and exquisite discourse.

Thus, we took the initiative to seek the permission of the Islamic Center of Detroit, U.S.A. to reprint the book, they obliged.

In the end, we pray to Allah, the Exalted to shower the soul of the late Sheikh Chirri with His mercy, and grant him abode in Paradise. May He reward him for his commendable work, Amen.