The first set of hadith s concern the Imam’s dominance over the entire world...
The first set of hadith s concern the Imam’s dominance over the entire world, some of which are as follows: Hadrat ar-Rida ( ‘a ) reported from his forefathers that the Messenger of Allah said: “When they took me on the ascension ( mi‘raj )… I asked: ‘O God! Will they (Imams) be my successors after me?’ The voice replied: ‘O Muhammad! Yes, they are My friends, chosen ones, and proofs after you for My servants, and they will be the successors and best servants (of God) after you.
By My Honor and Glory! Through them I will let My religion and creed prevail among mankind, and exalt My word ( kalimah ) through them. Through the last of them, I will purge the world of the existence of rebellious people and sinners, and I will grant him sovereignty over the east and west.”[^10] On the exegesis of the noble Qur’anic verse ( ayah ), ** ** ﴿ ** ** ** ** الَّذِينَ إِن مَّكَّنَّاهُمْ فِي الْأَرْضِ أَقَامُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتَوُا الزَّكَاةَ ﴾…
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