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'''Hadith of Manzila''' is among famous hadith narrated from the Prophet (s) which has been approved by both Shia and Sunni scholars. This hadith introduces the position of Imam Ali (a), with regards to the Prophet (s) and his primacy over other companions. It is a frequently narrated hadith (mutawatir) in the view of Shia scholars and among the proofs for Imam Ali's (a) right for the caliphate after the noble Prophet (s). | '''Hadith of Manzila''' is among famous hadith narrated from the Prophet (s) which has been approved by both Shia and Sunni scholars. This hadith introduces the position of Imam Ali (a), with regards to the Prophet (s) and his primacy over other companions. It is a frequently narrated hadith (mutawatir) in the view of Shia scholars and among the proofs for Imam Ali's (a) right for the caliphate after the noble Prophet (s). | ||
This hadith has been narrated from the Prophet (s) in different occasions, most important of which has been in the battle of Tabuk. One of the most famous versions of its narration is that the noble Prophet (s) addressed Imam Ali (a) and said, "To me, you are like Aaron to Moses, except for there is no prophet after me." | This hadith has been narrated from the Prophet (s) in different occasions, most important of which has been in the battle of Tabuk. One of the most famous versions of its narration is that the noble Prophet (s) addressed Imam Ali (a) and said, "To me, you are like Aaron to Moses, except for there is no prophet after me." | ||
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In addition to proving a great merit for Imam Ali (a), this hadith also proves his right for caliphate and infallibility, since the Prophet (s) has proved that Imam Ali (a) had all the virtues of Aaron except for being a prophet. According to Quranic verses, prophet Moses asked God to choose Aaron as his deputy and helps him in his mission. God accepted Moses' request and Aaron became Moses' vicegerent in his absence. Therefore, Aaron had all the positions of Moses as well and if Aaron remained alive after moses, he would become his successor (according to Jews, Aaron passed away forty years before Moses.) | In addition to proving a great merit for Imam Ali (a), this hadith also proves his right for caliphate and infallibility, since the Prophet (s) has proved that Imam Ali (a) had all the virtues of Aaron except for being a prophet. According to Quranic verses, prophet Moses asked God to choose Aaron as his deputy and helps him in his mission. God accepted Moses' request and Aaron became Moses' vicegerent in his absence. Therefore, Aaron had all the positions of Moses as well and if Aaron remained alive after moses, he would become his successor (according to Jews, Aaron passed away forty years before Moses.) | ||
Aaron had a great position before Moses and thus Imam Ali's (a) position and rightfulness for caliphate after the Prophet (s) can be understood. Based on the story of Asron an dMoses in the Qur'an, Aaron was Moses' deputy in his mission, thus Ali (a) was also the Prophet's (s) deputy in his leadership and guardianship, except in his prophethood. Aaron was the second man after Moses among Bani Israel, thus Ali (a) was the same in the Prophet's (s) umma. Aaron was Moses' brother, so was Ali (a) the Prophet's (s) brother based on the frequently narrated hadith of Mu'akhat which has been mentioned in both Shia and Sunni references. Aaron was the best of Moses' people before God and Ali (a) was so. Aaron was Moses' exclusive deputy in his absence and so was Ali (a), especially due to the Prophet's (s) word that, ""It would not be appropriate that I go to the battle of Tabuk, except you would be my vicegerent here". Aaron was the most knowledgeable person among the people of Moses, and so was Ali (a) as stressed by the Prophet (s). Obeying Aaron was incumbent both upon Joshua b. Nun (Moses' deputy) and Moses' people; so was obeying Ali (a) even with the assumption of the deputyship of Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, ‘Uthman or anyone else. Aaron was the most beloved person before God and Moses, so was Ali (a). God supported Moses by his brother Aaron and did the same about the Prophet (s) by Ali (a). Aron was infallible regarding any error or ignorance, and so was Ali (a). | Aaron had a great position before Moses and thus Imam Ali's (a) position and rightfulness for caliphate after the Prophet (s) can be understood. Based on the story of Asron an dMoses in the Qur'an, Aaron was Moses' deputy in his mission, thus Ali (a) was also the Prophet's (s) deputy in his leadership and guardianship, except in his prophethood. Aaron was the second man after Moses among Bani Israel, thus Ali (a) was the same in the Prophet's (s) umma. Aaron was Moses' brother, so was Ali (a) the Prophet's (s) brother based on the frequently narrated hadith of Mu'akhat which has been mentioned in both Shia and Sunni references. Aaron was the best of Moses' people before God and Ali (a) was so. | ||
Aaron was Moses' exclusive deputy in his absence and so was Ali (a), especially due to the Prophet's (s) word that, ""It would not be appropriate that I go to the battle of Tabuk, except you would be my vicegerent here". Aaron was the most knowledgeable person among the people of Moses, and so was Ali (a) as stressed by the Prophet (s). Obeying Aaron was incumbent both upon Joshua b. Nun (Moses' deputy) and Moses' people; so was obeying Ali (a) even with the assumption of the deputyship of Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, ‘Uthman or anyone else. | |||
Aaron was the most beloved person before God and Moses, so was Ali (a). God supported Moses by his brother Aaron and did the same about the Prophet (s) by Ali (a). Aron was infallible regarding any error or ignorance, and so was Ali (a). | |||
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== A Delicate Similarity == | == A Delicate Similarity == | ||
Aaron became Moses' caliph in his absence, however people were deceived by Zimri b. Salu and became calf-worshipper and no one helped Aaron and thus he chose to tolerate them. Hadith of Manzila interprets all such events for Imam Ali (a) as well. In the absence of the Prophet (s), Ali (a) was his caliph and his similarity with Aaron is about everything happened to Aaron and is not limited to before or after demise of the Prophet (s). | Aaron became Moses' caliph in his absence, however people were deceived by Zimri b. Salu and became calf-worshipper and no one helped Aaron and thus he chose to tolerate them. | ||
Hadith of Manzila interprets all such events for Imam Ali (a) as well. In the absence of the Prophet (s), Ali (a) was his caliph and his similarity with Aaron is about everything happened to Aaron and is not limited to before or after demise of the Prophet (s). | |||