Aside from the close-knit association which we can conclude...

Aside from the close-knit association which we can conclude from the words “They are from me and I am from them”, we may also deduce the presence of both Walayah Tashre’eya (legislative authority) and Walayah Takweeniya (universal or absolute authority) for the AhlulBayt (AS) and that is in addition to the many other proofs which indicate that, which is beyond the scope of this paper.

As for the Walayah Al Tashre’eya , it means that the right of legislation is in their hands and this is in alignment with the prophetic narration where he says “Allah has disciplined His Prophet with His discipline and has given him authority over His religion”. (Bihaar Al Anwaar) As for Walayah Al Takweeniya , it means that Allah (SWT) has given (SA) and his household the mandate to run the universe or at least a part of it.

It is the ability which is granted by Allah (SWT) to His beloved servants to achieve things which are out of the usual way. The AhlulBayt (AS) have the authority over the…