3 - The Sacred Mantle of Imāmate; Ibrahim's Legacy & Ali's Eminence - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

Quranic verse 2:124 emphasizes the importance of Imāmat, illustrated through Prophet Ibrahim's example.
Ibrahim's status as an Imām came after his roles as a Nabi and Rasul, indicating Imāmat's distinct significance.
Allah's response to Ibrahim's plea for Imāmat highlights a condition: Imāmat won't reach those who commit injustices (Ẓālimīn).
"Ẓālim" encompasses various forms of wrongdoing, including idol-worship and other sins.
Four logical possibilities arise regarding Ẓālim: lifelong, later, earlier, or never Ẓālim.
Allah's rejection of those who turned from idol-worship to belief implies Imāmat is for the never-Ẓālim, suggesting they must be ma‘ṣūm (infallible).
Drawing key conclusions from this discussion
'Ali bin Abi Ṭālib emerges as the most deserving candidate for Imāmat, being the first Muslim and possessing exceptional qualities.
Anecdotes and discussions highlight 'Ali's unique status and relationship with the Prophet, emphasizing his worthiness for Imāmat.
Underscoring 'Ali's unwavering commitment to righteousness, even in the face of adversity and martyrdom.
'Ali's burial, marked by secrecy and oppression, mirrors the sorrowful treatment of Fāṭima and Ḥusayn, epitomizing the ongoing struggle against injustice.
21st Ramadhan 1445
31 March 2024
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