طبقات اعلام الشيعة

This electronic application is designed for those who wish to access the scholars and prominent figures of the sect in the shortest possible time, combining tradition with modern technology to enhance accessibility and usability.

In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful,

With the rapid technological advancements that have become essential elements of daily life, it has become crucial for those possessing scientific knowledge and cultural heritage to keep pace with modernity and global communication. This ensures the preservation of their intellectual legacy, facilitates its dissemination, and enables reaching the widest possible audience effectively and efficiently.

Within this context, the Heritage Revival Center at al-Abbas's Alternatives plays a significant role as one of the leading institutions in its field. Unfortunately, despite its richness and importance, much of this scholarly heritage has not received the attention it deserves in terms of publication. Although some individual efforts have been made over the centuries to preserve certain volumes, these attempts have often been limited and lacked comprehensive editorial oversight.

Therefore, we decided to launch this valuable project in the form of an electronic application tailored for specialists and enthusiasts of heritage studies. The goal is to provide a digital platform where users can easily access the scholars of the true sect and learn about the conditions of their lives and works, streamlining the process of research and discovery like never before.

The application includes the book in three distinct formats:

1. Text format closely aligned with the printed version.
2. Digital version of the published book.
3. A unique feature offered by the application: the original manuscript copy written by the author himself—may God have mercy on his soul. This allows researchers to verify any ambiguities or suspected typographical errors, especially since many volumes of the book were not thoroughly reviewed during publication, resulting in occasional inaccuracies.

Despite its simplicity, this application offers multiple features that significantly benefit researchers, including:

1. The ability to read each version of the book separately.
2. Powerful search functionality across the entire encyclopedia or within specific sections (including basic and advanced search options).
3. Copy or share text directly from the application.
4. Print pages in any of the three available formats.
5. Simultaneous dual-window browsing—one for the text version and another for the printed edition—with zoom control and page synchronization between both views.
6. An index of translators for each volume, along with a comprehensive index covering the entire encyclopedia, both fully searchable.
7. Add any page to your favorites in all three formats for quick future access.
8. Insert personal notes or comments on any page across all formats, supporting in-depth study and annotation.

In conclusion, as we proudly present this application to our valued users, we express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to all those who contributed to this remarkable journey. Special thanks are due to the esteemed scholar of his time, Sheikh Agha Buzurk al-Tharani—may God have mercy on him—for his meticulous work in typesetting, compiling, and publishing parts of this encyclopedia. We also extend our appreciation to those who preserved and shared the original manuscript, making it accessible to researchers through the initiative of "Zakat of Knowledge," as well as to our dedicated team whose tireless efforts brought this application to life. May God reward them all with the best of rewards.

What's New in Version 0.3

Last updated: November 13, 2024

Performance improvements and enhanced support for modern devices.