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A wider conversation
From Our Shelf
Alongside our own publications, Lantern carries a small selection of titles from other publishers — books we believe deserve a wider readership in the English-speaking Shia community.
Some of these titles are in the public domain or out of copyright, and we print and distribute them so they remain available. Others we publish under formal arrangements with the original publishers or translators, who have granted us permission to make their work accessible to readers in Australia and beyond.
We did not author or publish these works ourselves. We simply believe they belong on the shelf next to the books we do publish — and we're glad to help put them in your hands.
Publisher
Category
Al-Mustafa University Press
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Woman In Islam - Mutahhari

Islamic Theology- Mutahhari

Role of ijtihad in Legislation

Holy Quran and Sciences of Nature
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Family from Islamic and Psycological Perspective

Shaykh Murtada Mutahhari

Fitrah- Mans natural Disposition- Mutahhari

Principles of Islamic theoretical Mysticism

Discourses on Spirituality (Guftarhaye Manavi)- Mutahhari

Intorduction to Methodology of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul al Fiqh) - A Shiite Approach
Imam Rida Shrine Publications

High Above the heavens - Sayyid Khamenei

Treasury of Wisdom- From nahjul Balagha

VOL1 - The Nuclear Family- The family institution in Islam and Christianity

VOL2- Filial Duties - The Family Institution in Islam and Christianity

VOL3- Parental Duties - The Family Institution in Islam and Christianity

VOL4- Husbandly Duties - The Family Institution in Islam and Christianity

VOL5- Relatives - The Family Institution in Islam and Christianity

VOL5- Interpersonal Relationships - The Family Institution in Islam and Christianity
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The Benevolent Lady of the Prophet's Household (S.A.)
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Seeking Forgiveness and Repentance
In Seeking Forgiveness and Repentance, His Eminence Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei presents a profound exploration of one of Islam's greatest gifts: the door of repentance that never closes. Through a collection of insightful lectures, he uncovers the true meaning of istighfār and tawbah, the destructive effects of sin upon the human heart, and the limitless mercy of Allah for those who sincerely seek His forgiveness.
Drawing upon the Qur'an, the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (a), and practical spiritual guidance, this book offers a roadmap for self-purification, inner transformation, and renewed hope. Whether read during the blessed month of Ramadan or throughout the year, it is a timeless reminder that no one is beyond Allah's mercy—and that every sincere return to Him is the beginning of a new life.
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The Address of Paradise
The Address of Paradise is an inspiring invitation to discover the life, teachings, and enduring legacy of Imam ʿAlī al-Riḍā (a), the eighth Imam of the Ahl al-Bayt (a). More than a guide to pilgrimage, this beautifully presented work explores the profound spiritual significance of ziyārah, the etiquette of visiting the Imam, and the countless blessings awaiting those who journey to his sacred shrine.
Drawing upon authentic narrations and timeless teachings, this book transforms pilgrimage from a physical act into a journey of the heart—one that renews faith, deepens one's connection to the Ahl al-Bayt (a), and brings the believer closer to Allah.
Whether you are preparing for your first visit to Mashhad or seeking to strengthen your relationship with Imam al-Riḍā (a), The Address of Paradise is an essential companion for every lover of the Ahl al-Bayt.
Other Publishers

Peshawar Nights

Nahjul Balagha

Mabadi Al Arabiyya Vol 1

Mabadi Al Arabiyya Vol 2

Hayatun Tayyiba- A good life

Unwithering Flames- Story of Shaheed Chamran As narrated by his wife Vol 1 of 6

Unwithering Flames- Story of Shaheed Ismail Daqayeqi Vol 2 of 6

Unwithering Flames- Story of Shaheed Shaban Ali Afifeh As narrated by his wife Vol 3 of 6

Unwithering Flames- Story of Shaheed Manuchehr Mudeq As narrated by his wife Vol 4 of 6

Unwithering Flames- Story of Shaheed Saeid Janbuzurg As narrated by his wife Vol 5 of 6

Unwithering Flames- Story of Shaheed Hussein Shayesteh Far As narrated by his wife Vol 6 of 6

Khulasa Quran - (URDU)
Maqsade Insaniyat (URDU)

Maqtal Mutahhar - Tragedies of The ahlulbayt- Mutahhari

The Glorious Quran- MH Shakir- Tranlsation and transliteration
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Out of Control

Beyond Martydom- The Significance of Imam Husain and Ashura

By the Dawn- Ziyarah Guidance and Supplications
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Detacment from this World- Kitab al Zuhd -

A New Day Dawns- Tafsir of Dua Sabah

Ultimate Control

Observances of the Month of Ramadan- Qarai
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Muhammad- A Rereading of Historical Sources
In a field saturated with inherited narratives and sectarian silences, Muhammad: Rereading Historical Sources dares to do what few have attempted: a rigorous, balanced, and distinctly Shīʿī-informed re-examination of the Prophet Muḥammad’s life through primary historical sources—both Sunni and Shīʿī.
Uniquely positioned at the crossroads of meticulous scholarship and theological integrity, this volume doesn’t merely recount the Prophet’s biography—it reclaims it. By confronting centuries of bias, political erasure, and ideological editing, it offers readers an unprecedented portrait of the Prophet (s) as a spiritual, ethical, and revolutionary figure.
Edited by Mohammadreza al-Khaghani and supported by ICSS, this work stands apart for its accessibility, moderate length, and critical engagement with original source material. It is a must-read for those—Muslim and non-Muslim alike—who seek to understand the historical Prophet beyond polemics, clichés, or apologetics.
This is the first in a groundbreaking series exploring the lives of all Fourteen Infallibles (a)—each volume a step toward reclaiming a sacred legacy lost in the margins of history.
This is not just another biography. This is history re-read with courage.
















