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As a result, they commit no error and mistake in perceiving the meaning of the Holy Qur'an. The prerequisite for possessing these two positions is that the words and deeds of the of the Holy Prophet (SA) are the criteria and bases (for following) like those of the Holy Prophet (SA) himself. Therefore, the beliefs of Shi'ahs are based on these facts.

THE EXPRESSLY STATED VIRTUES OF 'ALI (AS) AND ALL THE AHL AL-BAYT (AS) Quoting the Holy Prophet (SA) Sunni and Shi'ah 'ulama' have related many ahadith on the virtues of 'Ali (AS) and all the other . Three of these virtues will be dealt with here. (1) In the 6th year after Hijrah, the Christians of the city of Najran selected a group of their dignitaries and scholars and sent them to Madinah.

The delegation primarily debated and argued with the Holy Prophet (SA), but they were condemned and defeated and Allah revealed the following Ayah of "Al-Mubahalah (cursing)".

"But whoever disputes with you in this matter after what has come to you of knowledge, then say: 'Come let us call our sons and your sons and our women and your women and our near people and your near people, then let us be earnest in prayer, and pray for the curse of Allah on the liars' (3:61)." According to the order and instruction given through this Ayah, the Holy Prophet (SA) proposed that the Christian delegation from Najran participate in requesting the curse of Allah on liars, that is, they had to gather along with their wives and children to pray for the curse of Allah on the liars, so that the Almighty Allah would send upon them His torment.

The Christian delegation from Najran accepted the proposal for Al-Mubahalah and allocated the day after for this purpose. The next day, a great number of Muslims and also the delegation from Najran waited for the Holy Prophet's (SA) appearance to see in what form and with what formalities he would arrive and whom he would bring along for Al-Mubahalah.

They saw the Holy Prophet (SA) coming out in such a way that he was carrying al-Husayn (AS) in his arms and holding al-Hasan's (AS) hand in his hand. Behind the Holy Prophet (SA) was his daughter, Fatimah (AS), and behind her was 'Ali (AS). The Holy Prophet (SA) ordered these honourable persons accompanying him to say Amin (may it be so) when he prayed.

The delegation of Najran was struck with horror when they saw this holy delegation who entirely displayed truth and reality and who sought no refuge except the protection of the Almighty Allah.