After describing the qualities of the Shias, Imam Muhammad Baqir (A) observed; “O Jabir, is it enough for one, to say that ‘I love ‘Ali (A) and I have achieved his Wilāyat,’ whereas he does not act upon it?” “If someone says, “Surely, I love the Holy Prophet (S) because he was superior to ‘Ali…
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There is hardly any doubt regarding the reality…
There is hardly any doubt regarding the reality of Shafa’at (intercession). Actually it is the right bestowed upon the Holy Prophet (S) and the purified Imams (A), by Allah (SWT), to show their greatness and position. Intercession should not be taken as a license for committing sins nor should it make one heedless of repentance….
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After describing the qualities of the Shias…
After describing the qualities of the Shias, Imam Muhammad Baqir (A) observed; ‘O Jabir, is it enough for one to say that ‘I love ‘Ali (A) and I have achieved his Wilāyat,’ whereas he does not act upon it?’ ‘If someone says, ‘Surely, I love the Holy Prophet (S) because he was superior to ‘Ali…
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There is no doubt that entering the Wilāyat…
There is no doubt that entering the Wilāyat of the purified Ahlulbayt (A) implies taking refuge with the Ahlulbayt (A), to abstain from all unlawful acts and to remain aloof from their enemies. The word “Tahassum” denotes ‘taking refuge in an established fort’ and it also suggests that the refuge is not only physical in…
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The Ahlulbayt of the Holy Prophet (S)…
The Ahlulbayt of the Holy Prophet (S) are endowed with many virtues, excellent qualities, and unchallenging positions, the most important of which according to the following Ayah: ‘..Allah only desires to keep away the uncleanness from you, O Ahlulbayt! and to purify you a (thorough) purifying (33:33).’ They have an infallible and purified position; and…
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