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== Necessity of the Existence of Imam (a) == | == Necessity of the Existence of Imam (a) == | ||
From the viewpoint of [[Twelver shi'a]] [[theologian]]s, imamate is incumbent and its necessity is theological; i.e. it is incumbent upon [[God]], not necessary for people. The meaning of this necessity is that it is a matter required by justice, wisdom, grace and other attributes of God’s perfection; and since, abandoning it implies a deficiency in [[God]] and thus impossible, thus doing it is necessary and incumbent upon God. However, this obligation roots in God’s attributes of perfection, not an outside obligation. As God has made mercy and guidance obligatory upon Himself, [[ | From the viewpoint of [[Twelver shi'a]] [[theologian]]s, imamate is incumbent and its necessity is theological; i.e. it is incumbent upon [[God]], not necessary for people. The meaning of this necessity is that it is a matter required by justice, wisdom, grace and other attributes of God’s perfection; and since, abandoning it implies a deficiency in [[God]] and thus impossible, thus doing it is necessary and incumbent upon God. However, this obligation roots in God’s attributes of perfection, not an outside obligation. As God has made mercy and guidance obligatory upon Himself, [[Nasir al-Din al-Tusi]] says, "Twelver shi'a believe that appointment of Imam is an act of kindness; because it draws people near to obedience and away from disobedience; and that kindness is incumbent upon God."<ref>Tusi, ''Talkhis al-muhassal'', p.407</ref> | ||
=== Non-Shi'a Schools === | === Non-Shi'a Schools === | ||