As related by Sunni and Shia ‘ulama’, the Holy Prophet (S) has stated: ‘The parable of my Ahlulbayt is that of Nuh’s ark; those who boarded were saved while those who did not board were drowned’. SOURCE: ISLAMIC TEACHINGS IN BRIEF | ALLAMA TABATABAI (R)
Jabir (R) relates from Imam Jafar Sadiq (A)…
Jabir (R) relates from Imam Jafar Sadiq (A) that he said: Is it sufficient for one to associate himself with Shiaism and say that, I am a lover of AhlulBayt (A)? Imam (A) Replied: By Allah, our Shia is not, but the one who fears Allah and obeys His Commands. SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 |…
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We can give the title of ‘Shia’ to that individual…
We can give the title of ‘Shia’ to that individual who follows the Imams (A) in all aspects of character and speech. Thus, Bab-ul-Hawaij Imam Musa al-Kadhim (A) says: ‘Our Shias are only those who follow us (in every respect), walk in our footsteps and imitate our actions.’ SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 | AYATOLLAH DASTAGHAIB…
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