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The Hadith al-Thaqalayn implies the superiority of the Ahl al-Bayt (a) in knowledge because the [[Prophet (s)]] asked Muslims to adhere to the [[Qur'an]] and his Ahl al-Bayt (a) so that they do not go astray. | The Hadith al-Thaqalayn implies the superiority of the Ahl al-Bayt (a) in knowledge because the [[Prophet (s)]] asked Muslims to adhere to the [[Qur'an]] and his Ahl al-Bayt (a) so that they do not go astray. | ||
The first and most essential reference of knowledge and authority of Muslims is the Qur'an, and after that, the tradition of the Prophet (s). The Ahl al-Bayt (a) are the interpreters of the Qur'an, guardians and transmitters of the [[Sunna|tradition of the Prophet (s)]]. | The first and most essential reference of knowledge and authority of Muslims is the Qur'an, and after that, the tradition of the Prophet (s). The Ahl al-Bayt (a) are the interpreters of the Qur'an, guardians and transmitters of the [[Sunna|tradition of the Prophet (s)]]. Without a doubt the Prophet (s) explained a great deal of the Qur'an for the people. However due different circumstances he was unable to explain some issues to the people. He deemed it more appropriate that such issues be explained by his [[infallible]] Ahl al-Bayt (a).<ref>Kāshif al-Ghitāʾ, ''Aṣl al-Shīʿa'', p. 162.</ref> Thus, the full guardianship of what the Prophet (s) had explained and what he had not was given to the Ahl al-Bayt (a). | ||
The true way of knowing the Qur'an and the tradition of the Prophet (s) is adhering to the Ahl al-Bayt (a) of the Prophet (s); thus, they are the knowledge | The true way of knowing the Qur'an and the tradition of the Prophet (s) is by adhering to the Ahl al-Bayt (a) of the Prophet (s); thus, they are the source of knowledge of the Muslims in matters of religious teachings and rulings. | ||
The [[Sunni]] scholar, Mulla Ali al-Qari, said, "Ahl al-Bayt (people of the house) are usually more knowledgeable about the owner of the house and his state; therefore, the Ahl al-Bayt (a) are the most knowledgeable ones to the conduct of the Prophet (s), his manner, his rules and wisdom and that is why they deserve to stand beside the Book of God Almighty."<ref>Mullā ʿAlī Qārī, ''al-Mirqāt fī sharḥ al-mishkāt'', vol. 5, p. 600.</ref> | The [[Sunni]] scholar, Mulla Ali al-Qari, said, "Ahl al-Bayt (people of the house) are usually more knowledgeable about the owner of the house and his state; therefore, the Ahl al-Bayt (a) are the most knowledgeable ones to the conduct of the Prophet (s), his manner, his rules and wisdom and that is why they deserve to stand beside the Book of God Almighty."<ref>Mullā ʿAlī Qārī, ''al-Mirqāt fī sharḥ al-mishkāt'', vol. 5, p. 600.</ref> | ||