According to the Shi‘a [theology], the most extensive example of ontological guardianship (Wilayat at-Takwiniyyah) granted to the servants of God is that which God granted to the Prophet of Islam (S) and the Infallible Imams (A) after him. In any case, in our discussion of Wilayat al-Faqih, we are not concerned with the idea of…
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In principle, if the social laws of Islam…
In principle, if the social laws of Islam had had no impact whatsoever upon man’s felicity and perfection, they would not have initially been promulgated. So, the effect of this set of laws on the felicity and perfection of man is certain, and naturally to ignore them will obstruct man’s attainment of bliss and perfection,…
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Since man is unable to define his ultimate…
Since man is unable to define his ultimate perfection and its exact limits and path by relying solely on reasoning, God, the Exalted, has guided man and shown him the way to perfection by sending down prophets (A) and making known to him the laws and commands through religion, and all these religious commands and…
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A duly competent jurist is the best…
A duly competent jurist is the best and most appropriate person who has gained the permission of God, the Exalted, and infallible saints [awliya’] (A) to implement the social laws of Islam when the people are deprived of an infallible leader. SOURCE: A CURSORY GLANCE AT THE THEORY OF WILAYAT AL-FAQIH | AYATOLLAH MISBAH YAZDI…
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We have to strive for achieving the nearest…
We have to strive for achieving the nearest type of government to that of the Infallibles (A), we refer to the government which is headed by a person who, in terms of all the three characteristics, is the best and most brilliant in the society. Since full acquaintance with the Islamic laws is among these…
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