A Letter of Imam Mahdi to Ahmad bin Isḥāq

18 March 24 Articles
Bottom of Form A Letter of Imam Mahdi to Ahmad bin Isḥāq   Ahmad bin Ishaq Ashari Qummi was the leader of the group of Qom pilgrims who went for the Ziyarat of the Purified Imams (a.s). He is one of the important narrators of traditions. Once a Shia man met him and gave him a letter of Ja’far, the son of Imam Hadi (a.s). In this letter, Ja’far had …
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In the issue of Imamate, between reason and narration, which is given precedence?

18 March 24 Question and Answer
As can be understood from the question itself, issues are of two types. One type are the issues that are ascertained through reason and are accepted through application of logical procedures and intellectual proofs, such as proving the existence of Allah, His essential attributes of perfection, and the necessity of prophecy, i.e. the proof of prophecy in general. The other type are those issues that are proved solely through narration, …
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The Number of the Shi‘a Imams

18 March 24
We have given sufficient explanation about the tradition or traditions that indicate that the number of Imams (peace be upon them) is thirteen in the treatise “Clarity of Vision for One Who Follows the Twelve Imams.” There, we have clarified that the a tradition with this meaning does not exist; moreover, even if such a tradition were to exist, it is a tradition with a single narrator and with regard …
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Please explain the relationship of these two parts (religious and political issues) with the principle of Imamate and explain to what extent Shi‘a have accepted this issue.

18 March 24 Question and Answer
As has been indicated, their range of leadership includes both parts, and in reality these two parts are inseparable. However, the issue that was the focus of attention and covetousness of usurping politicians and oppressors was political leadership and taking control of the leadership of society. Thus, their opposition to the Imams (peace be upon them) was focused on this aspect, and if they opposed them from the aspect of …
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Why were the conduct, manner, and methods of the Imams (peace be upon them) not the same in regard to performance of their duty?

18 March 24 Question and Answer
Contrary to what is said, the conduct of the Imams (peace be upon them) in confronting various events that were similar to an extent was not very divergent, since all of their conduct was within the scope of the principles and agenda of Shiaism, which are the original principles of Islam itself. All of their actions and programs demonstrated the truth of Islam and its redemptive teachings. And if we …
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explain the difference between Allah’s and the Imam’s knowledge and between the Imam’s and the Prophet’s knowledge.

18 March 24 Question and Answer
ANSWER: Anyone who studies the books of history, traditions, and biographies will not doubt the fact that the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) and the pure Imams (peace be upon them) made known many unseen matters, most of which took place in the world within a short period. These reports, especially what has come down from the person of the noble Prophet (peace be upon him …
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