**al-Irshad** (الإرشاد) by Sheikh Abu Abdullah Muhammad b. Muhammad b. al-Nu’man, known as al-Shaykh al-Mufid, a 5th-century AH Twelver Shi'i scholar, is a biographical and historical account of the twelve Imams. Renowned for its depth and authenticity, it serves as a cornerstone in Shia theology and historical studies. ## Prints > [!prints]- Ahlulbayt Foundation, 2008 (Arabic) > > al-Mufid, Muhammad b. Muhammad. *al-Irshad fi Ma'rifat Hujaj Allah ala al-'Ibad*. 2 vols. Beirut: Ahlulbayt Foundation, 2008. > > - Volume 1 > - Volume 2 > [!prints]- Muhammadi Trust, 1981 (English) > > al-Mufid, Muhammad b. Muhammad. *Kitab al-Irshad: The Book of Guidance into the Lives of the Twelve Imams*. Translated by I. K. A. Howard. London: Muhammadi Trust, 1981. > > - Single volume