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The Event of Ghadir, according to | '''The Event of Ghadir''', according to Shi'a beliefs, is among the most important events of Islamic history, in which on his return from Hajjat al-Wida' [Hajj of Farewell], the Prophet (s) introduced Imam Ali (a) as his vicegerent and people’s guardian after himself at a place called Ghadir Khum, where everyone including greatest Companions promised allegiance to Imam Ali (a). | ||
== Story of Ghadir == | == Story of Ghadir == | ||
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=== Narrators of Ghadir === | === Narrators of Ghadir === | ||
The narration of Ghadir has been mentioned in both | The narration of Ghadir has been mentioned in both Shi'a and Sunni sources and some parts of the Prophet’s (s) speech are more frequently quoted such as “anyone whose guardian is me, then Ali (a) is his guardian.” The Companions and many of the Followers have reported the event. | ||
Narrators of the hadith of Ghadir are many including: | Narrators of the hadith of Ghadir are many including: | ||
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Then, it also can be seen reported by 360 Sunni scholars of 2nd to 4th century AH including, the leader of Shafi’ites, Hanbalites, Ahmad b. Shu’ayb Nasa’i, Ibn Mughazili, Ahmad b. Abd Allah and Ahmad b. Abd Rabbih. | Then, it also can be seen reported by 360 Sunni scholars of 2nd to 4th century AH including, the leader of Shafi’ites, Hanbalites, Ahmad b. Shu’ayb Nasa’i, Ibn Mughazili, Ahmad b. Abd Allah and Ahmad b. Abd Rabbih. | ||
Also, many | Also, many Shi'a hadith scholars have narrated the hadith of Ghadir including Shaykh al-Kulayni, Shaykh Saduq, Shaykh Mufid, Sayyid Murtada, etc. | ||
Many scholars consider hadith of Ghadir as Hasan and some considers it Sahih. Also, all | Many scholars consider hadith of Ghadir as Hasan and some considers it Sahih. Also, all Shi'a hadith scholars and some great Sunni scholars consider this hadith as Mutawatir [frequently narrated]. | ||
== Verse about Ghadir == | == Verse about Ghadir == | ||
Shi'a and Sunni exegetes believe that some verses in the Qur’an are about the event of Ghadir and have been revealed to the Prophet (s) in Hajjat al-Wida’. | |||
# Verse 3 of chapter Ma’idah which is known as the verse of Ikmal and says, “Today I have perfected your religion for you, and I have completed My blessing upon you, and I have approved Islam as your religion.” | # Verse 3 of chapter Ma’idah which is known as the verse of Ikmal and says, “Today I have perfected your religion for you, and I have completed My blessing upon you, and I have approved Islam as your religion.” | ||
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== Eid Ghadir in Islam == | == Eid Ghadir in Islam == | ||
Muslims, especially | Muslims, especially Shi'a have always regarded the day of Ghadir one of the greatest eids and this day is known to them as Eid Ghadir. | ||
It has been esteemed so much that making allegiance with Musa’li b. Mansur (an Egyptian ruler) was held on the Eid Ghadir Khum 487 AH. Also, it is narrated by Sunni scholars that anyone who fasts 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah, (which is the day of Eid Ghadir Khum) God will reward him equal to the reward of 6 months of fasting. The eve of Ghadir Khum is also celebrated among Muslims. | It has been esteemed so much that making allegiance with Musa’li b. Mansur (an Egyptian ruler) was held on the Eid Ghadir Khum 487 AH. Also, it is narrated by Sunni scholars that anyone who fasts 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah, (which is the day of Eid Ghadir Khum) God will reward him equal to the reward of 6 months of fasting. The eve of Ghadir Khum is also celebrated among Muslims. | ||