Duties of Shias towards Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) By Sayyid Muhammad Taqi Musavi Isfahani * To obtain knowledge about the special characteris...
Duties of Shias towards Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) By Sayyid Muhammad Taqi Musavi Isfahani
* To obtain knowledge about the special characteristics of Imam (a.s.) and to have information about the 'certain' signs of his reappearance.
This is obligatory according to texts (Quran and Hadith), and reason.
Rational Proof: Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) is a guide and a leader whose obedience is compulsory and it is necessary to recognize correctly one whose obedience is compulsory. So that if someone lays a false claim to be that leader, he can be exposed at once and we shall not be misguided by his false propaganda. Thus the Marefat of Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) is wajib and it is also wajib to learn about his special characteristics so that if a false claimant of Mahdaviyat appears we can, at once, realize his falsehood.
Textual Proof: Shaykh Sadooq (r.a.) has recorded a tradition of Imam Musa Kazim (a.s.) that he said,
"One who doubts about four things has denied everything revealed by Allah. One of these being the Marefat of the Imam of age."
In addition to the above there are dozens of traditions that emphasize the necessity of having the Marefat of one's Imam (a.s.), because if one is unaware of his lineage and descent etc, there is a great risk of misunderstanding. Also if the actual characteristics and qualities of the Imam are not known how can one understand the scope of his Imamat? Therefore, knowledge of his lineage and personal qualities is very important.
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Presented and Confirmed By : syed Mohammad Masoom Abidi
* To obtain knowledge about the special characteristics of Imam (a.s.) and to have information about the 'certain' signs of his reappearance.
This is obligatory according to texts (Quran and Hadith), and reason.
Rational Proof: Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) is a guide and a leader whose obedience is compulsory and it is necessary to recognize correctly one whose obedience is compulsory. So that if someone lays a false claim to be that leader, he can be exposed at once and we shall not be misguided by his false propaganda. Thus the Marefat of Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.) is wajib and it is also wajib to learn about his special characteristics so that if a false claimant of Mahdaviyat appears we can, at once, realize his falsehood.
Textual Proof: Shaykh Sadooq (r.a.) has recorded a tradition of Imam Musa Kazim (a.s.) that he said,
"One who doubts about four things has denied everything revealed by Allah. One of these being the Marefat of the Imam of age."
In addition to the above there are dozens of traditions that emphasize the necessity of having the Marefat of one's Imam (a.s.), because if one is unaware of his lineage and descent etc, there is a great risk of misunderstanding. Also if the actual characteristics and qualities of the Imam are not known how can one understand the scope of his Imamat? Therefore, knowledge of his lineage and personal qualities is very important.
For complete 80 Duties Please Visit
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Presented and Confirmed By : syed Mohammad Masoom Abidi
