Why are imams important to Shias?
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Why are imams important to Shias?
Shi’a Muslims believe that imams protect the religion and help to guide Muslims along the right path. Today, Shi’a Muslim communities are led by imams, who are seen as having been chosen by God. Shi’a Muslims believe that imams are exemplary individuals who obey all teachings and follow Shari’ah law .
What are the doctrines of Shia?
Shia doctrine is based on the teachings of the imams, descendants of Muhammad who were the original and sole interpreters of the Qur’an and Islamic articles of faith. Most Shia adhere to the Ithna ‘Ashariyah or “Twelver” tradition, which is the official state religion of Iran.
What is the purpose of knowledge in Islam?
The Quran urges the mankind to think, ponder, reflect and acquire knowledge that would bring them closer to God and his creation. The Quran uses repetition to embed certain key concepts in the consciousness of its listeners.
Who are the unseen?
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What is the knowledge of unseen?
Al-Ghaib is an Arabic expression used to convey that something is concealed (unseen). It is an important concept in Islam, encompassing not only the realm of the divine, including angels, paradise, and hell, but also future events, which only God knows.
What do Shia Muslims believe about the role of Imams?
The Shia believe that the Imams have a divine mission, to rule the Muslims after Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.), and represent God on Earth. They claim that knowledge of the unseen belongs solely to their Imams, and it is not for the Prophet to inform us about the unseen. Some Shia have gone so far as to claim divinity for those Imams.
Who is Shia’s Imam Mahdi?
Shia’s Imam Mahdi is a fictitious, imaginary character. He never existed as a child. He does not exist now, contrary to what they believe. Therefore, there will never be any person appearing in the future who will fulfil all the characteristics and signs of Shia’s Imam Mahdi.
Who was the trustee of Allah’s creatures for his creatures?
A Shia narrator, Ali ibn Ibrahim, has narrated the following statement whom he attributes falsely to one of Shia’s Imams, Imam al-Rida (a.s.): “Thereafter, (thanking Allah) Muhammad (s.a.) was the trustee of Allah for His creatures.
Who is Ali in the Quran?
Ali is the Master of the Appointees (Awsiya), and the Appointee of the Master of Prophets. Ali is the Prince of Believers (Amir-ul-Mu’mineen), leader of “al-Ghurr al-Muhajjalin” and the Imam of all Muslims, Allah does not accept the faith except of those who accept his (Ali’s) Wilayah and declare allegiance to him.”