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== Attributes and Requirements of Imamate == | == Attributes and Requirements of Imamate == | ||
=== Infallibility === | === Infallibility === | ||
One of the conditions and requirements of imamate is his immaculacy from sins and error in carrying out his duties and mission. The reason for it is that imam is the successor of the Prophet (s) and the reference in religious rulings and teachings, the Qur'an and the conduct of the Prophet (s). Therefore, he needs to be immaculate from sins and errors so that people can trust on him and his words. Otherwise, people's trust would be lost and God's goal from appointment of imams would be found meaningless. | {{main|Infallibility}} | ||
One of the conditions and requirements of imamate is his immaculacy from sins and error in carrying out his duties and mission. The reason for it is that imam is the successor of [[the Prophet (s)]] and the reference in religious rulings and teachings, the [[Qur'an]] and the conduct of the Prophet (s). Therefore, he needs to be immaculate from sins and errors so that people can trust on him and his words. Otherwise, people's trust would be lost and God's goal from appointment of imams would be found meaningless. | |||
=== God-given Knowledge === | === God-given Knowledge === | ||
Infallible imams had some other knowledge beside those they had heard directly or indirectly from the Prophet (s). That knowledge is among extraordinary knowledge which they have been given through inspiration and intuition such as those given to Khidr, Dhu | {{main|God-given Knowledge}} | ||
Infallible imams (s) had some other knowledge beside those they had heard directly or indirectly from the Prophet (s). That knowledge is among extraordinary knowledge which they have been given through inspiration and intuition such as those given to [[Khidr]], [[Dhu l-Qarnayn]], ]]Virgin Mary (a)]] and mother of [[Moses (a)]]. It was having such a knowledge that made some Imams (a) reach imamate in young ages. Thanks to this knowledge, they were aware about anything they needed for the guidance of people and carrying out their duties and did not need to learn them from others.<ref>Misbah Yazdi, ''Amuzish-i 'aqa'id'', p.321-322</ref> | |||
=== | === Wilaya === | ||
Wilaya is a closeness to God which brings about a certain power of influence for the closed one. This Wilaya has two types: in creation and in religion. Wilaya in creation or Wilaya over creation is Imam's guardianship over creatures of the world and influencing on them. The other type is Wilaya in religion which includes Imam's guardianship in interpretation and explanation of the Qur'an, the conduct of the Prophet (s) and leadership of the society. | {{main|Wilaya}} | ||
Wilaya is a closeness to God which brings about a certain power of influence for the closed one.<ref>Tabataba'i, ''al-Mizan'', vol.6 p.12</ref> This Wilaya has two types: in creation and in religion. Wilaya in creation or Wilaya over creation is Imam's guardianship over creatures of the world and influencing on them. The other type is Wilaya in religion which includes Imam's guardianship in interpretation and explanation of the [[Qur'an]], the conduct of the Prophet (s) and leadership of the society.<ref>Jawadi Amuli, ''Wilayat-i faqih'', p.124-125</ref> | |||
=== Authoritativeness of his Words and Necessity of his Obedience === | === Authoritativeness of his Words and Necessity of his Obedience === | ||
It means that Imam's words and his interpretation of God's word is authoritative and necessary to be obeyed. This attribute is the result of | It means that Imam's words and his interpretation of God's word is authoritative and necessary to be obeyed. This attribute is the result of benefiting from God-given knowledge and knowing God's intention in verses of Divine Books.<ref>Tabataba'i, ''Shi'a dar Islam'', p.31-32</ref> | ||
== Imams (a) of shi'a == | == Imams (a) of shi'a == | ||