Imam Ali (peace be upon him) compiled a collection of the Quran with commentary, which included narrations and interpretations from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) and his own insights. This collection is considered a foundational text for Shia Muslims.
If you want to understand the Shia interpretive lens:
The divergence between Shia and Sunni Islam originated in the 7th century, shortly after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE. The primary point of contention was the succession to the Prophet. Shia Muslims believe that the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law, Ali ibn Abi Talib, was the rightful first caliph, as he was appointed by the Prophet himself at Ghadir Khumm. Conversely, Sunni Muslims assert that the first caliph was Abu Bakr, one of the Prophet's closest companions, who was elected through a consensus among the Muslim community.
Imam Ali (peace be upon him) compiled a collection of the Quran with commentary, which included narrations and interpretations from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) and his own insights. This collection is considered a foundational text for Shia Muslims.
If you want to understand the Shia interpretive lens:
The divergence between Shia and Sunni Islam originated in the 7th century, shortly after the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE. The primary point of contention was the succession to the Prophet. Shia Muslims believe that the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law, Ali ibn Abi Talib, was the rightful first caliph, as he was appointed by the Prophet himself at Ghadir Khumm. Conversely, Sunni Muslims assert that the first caliph was Abu Bakr, one of the Prophet's closest companions, who was elected through a consensus among the Muslim community.
