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Introducing 'Ali (a) as the successor of the Prophet (s)

The Event of Ghadīr(غدیر), 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).continue reading...