The [so-called] “Islamic governments”, during the lives of Ahlulbayt (A), brought about changes in the precepts and laws of Islam as per the “expediency of the time”. It was due to these changes that their conducts were contrary to that of the Holy Prophet (S). But according to the Qur’anic directives, the Ahlulbayt (A) considered…
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Since an Imam is the guardian of religion…
Since an Imam is the guardian of religion and the leader of the inhabitants of the world, he must have a thorough knowledge of all matters concerning this world and the Hereafter, namely, the matters related to man’s prosperity. Since having an ignorant person as a leader is not rationally permissible and is meaningless from…
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‘(We sent) messengers as the givers…
‘(We sent) messengers as the givers of good news and as warners, so that people should not have a plea against Allah after the (coming of) messengers…(4:165).’ This holy Ayah leads to the same logic that necessitated the appointment of prophets and the establishment of the system of religious invitation. After the demise of the…
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The Holy Qur’an invited the barbaric Arabs…
The Holy Qur’an invited the barbaric Arabs – who were filled with haughtiness and conceit and who had established their lives on the basis of bloodshed and banditry – to the religion of truth and respect for justice and humanity. Thus, Arab idolaters resorted to struggle and alternation and left no stone unturned to put…
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A prophet must be free and immune from error…
A prophet must be free and immune from error. In order to communicate what has been revealed to him to the people without error and mistake, he should be immune from forgetfulness and other mental weaknesses; otherwise, divine guidance will not attain its goal and the general guidance rule will forfeit its applicability and lose…
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