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Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century: The Azhar and Shiism between Rapprochement and Restraint is a 2004 academic monograph by German historian of Islam Rainer Brunner. Published by Brill Publishers, the book examines twentieth-century efforts at Sunni–Shiʿi rapprochement (taqrīb) with a particular focus on Al-Azhar University and its engagement with Twelver Shiʿism. The study is widely regarded as a foundational work in the field of modern intra-Islamic relations.

The book analyzes theological debates, institutional initiatives, and political contexts that shaped ecumenical discourse between Sunni and Shiʿi scholars from the late nineteenth century through the latter half of the twentieth century. Continue ...

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-'''Fatimah (SA)''' (Arabic: فاطِمَة), commonly referred to as Fatimah al-Zahrā (فاطِمَة الزهراء) (d. 11/632), was the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (s) and Lady Khadija (a), as well as the wife of Imam Ali (AS). She is recognized as one of the People of the Cloak and, according to Twelver Shia beliefs, one of the Fourteen Infallibles. Fatimah was the mother of the second and third Imams and Lady Zaynab (SA). Among her many titles are Al-Zahra', Al-Batul, Sayyidat Nisa' al-'Alamin, and Umm Abiha. She was the only woman chosen by the Prophet (s) to participate in the Mubahala with the Christians of Najran.
+'''Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century: The Azhar and Shiism between Rapprochement and Restraint''' is a 2004 academic monograph by German historian of Islam [[Rainer Brunner]]. Published by [[Brill Publishers]], the book examines twentieth-century efforts at [[Sunni–Shia relations|Sunni–Shiʿi rapprochement]] (''taqrīb'') with a particular focus on [[Al-Azhar University]] and its engagement with [[Twelver Shiʿism]]. The study is widely regarded as a foundational work in the field of modern intra-Islamic relations.
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+The book analyzes theological debates, institutional initiatives, and political contexts that shaped ecumenical discourse between Sunni and Shiʿi scholars from the late nineteenth century through the latter half of the twentieth century.
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