Moslem Schisms and Sects

The book starts with a chapter in explanation of the tradition transmitted to us concerning the division of the Moslem community into 73 sects. This part treats of the manner in which this community has been divided into 73. It also contains an explanation of the sects which are collected under the general name of the Millat al-Islam. There are two chapters in this part: one deals with the explanation of the idea underlying the different sects included under the general name of Millat al-Islam; the second concerns the explanation of how the community has become divided, and the enumeration of its 73 sects. A chapter dealing with the shame that attaches to each one of the sects belonging to the erring heresies. An explanation of the various opinions of the heretical sects and a detailed explanation of the heresies of each sect. This chapter contains eight sections of which the following are the titles: The sects of the Rafidah, The sects of the Khawarij, The sects of the Mu’tazilah and the Kadariyah, The sects of the Dirariyah, Bakrlyah and Jahmiyah, The sect of the Karamiyah. The opinions of the anthropomorphist found among the numerous sects. A chapter on the sects that are akin to Islam, but do not belong to it. A chapter on the saving sect, the confirmation of its sacredness and a statement concerning the beauty of its faith.