Allama Murtadha Askari

Allama Murtadha Askari

Sayyid Murtada Al-Askari , known as Allamah 'Askari, was a Shia scholar and a neo-religious thinker. He took a scholarly approach to the history of Islam.

Allama 'Askari primarily focused on historical studies. He wrote more than 50 books. Two of them, Abdullah Ibn Saba' and 150 (So-Called) Companions, surprised the researchers and the public alike, necessitating further research on the subjects over centuries. The latter book discussed 150 people who never existed, yet was believed by many to be the companions of Islamic prophet. As a result, multiple schools of thought built by Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari and many prominent historians were refuted. 'Askari argued that these subject matters, which many had assumed were indisputable truths and fact, had no basis in fact. He continued his activities in several fields, especially in social affairs, and founded many schools and clinics.

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