Examining the Origin of Shia Rise and its Difference with Other Denominations

The present writing which undertakes the examination of the origin of Shia rise and its difference with other denominations, includes the following titles: the meaning of the word Shia (literally and in technical terminology) and the Prophetic traditions (peace be upon him), the beginning of Shia appearance (that some stated that it emerged at the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and in contrast, others stated that it appeared after him), the causes of Islamic denomination's emergence such as tribal prejudice and racism, westward trends, misunderstanding the teachings of the Holy Quran and the traditions, preventing the writing of the hadiths of the Prophet, the presence of Jewish scholars and Christian monks, encounter with strange cultures and reasoning in spite of presence of religious texts(idjtihad dar barabr nass). In addition, some kalami beliefs and the time of the emergence of Imami kalam are examined. In conclusion, the results of the research and its sources are mentioned.