The first volume of ShƯ‘ism in the Maghrib and al-Andalus provides a history of ShƯ‘ite IslƗm in North Africa and IslƗmic Spain. It documents the presence of the ShƯ‘ite ImƗms, their companions, and the followers of their
companions in the Maghrib and al-Andalus. It examines the racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic origin of some of the wives of the ShƯ‘ite ImƗms. It chronicles the sharƯfian settlers in the Maghrib and al-Andalus. It traces many of the ৡnjfƯ orders from the region to the ShƯ‘ite ImƗms. It explores the ShƯ‘ite sects, dynasties, revolts, scholars, and centers in North Africa and IslƗmic Spain and sheds light on the imposition of MƗlikƯ SunnƯ orthodoxy through an inquisition. It unravels the mystery of the ShƯ‘ite Moriscos, uncovers vestiges of ShƯ‘ism in the Maghrib, surveys the literary legacy of ShƯ‘ism, and touches upon the historical presence of ShƯ‘ites in the region.