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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Ain-Al Hayat, The Essence of Life The Second Stream: About Superiority of The Holy Qur’an The Prophet of Islam (S) has said that if you have a matter that appears like the darkest of dark nights and you are unable to ravel the puzzle, then the Holy Qur’an, the brightest of lights, will help you dispel all the doubts you have pertaining to the matter.

This will help one in strife, in solving irresoluble problems and is the beacon for showing the way to Jannat. It is the negligence of the Qur’an that might dispatch one to the Hellfire! Qur’an is the best Guide and Leader. This is the Book that has in it all the commandments and details. It has two types of commandments—clear and hidden. Its clear aspect is full of Allah’s Commandments to humanity. The hidden aspect of the Qur’an is about unending store of knowledge.

The clear aspect of the Book is a harbinger of good for its followers and the hidden aspect is profound. There are some stars, big and small ( Kawakib ) for it’s interpretation. These stars are Infallible Imams (as) who put the wayward on the right path. These Infallible Imams (as) possess the knowledge about the Qur’an. From them only the Knwledge can be acquired. They are the ones who disseminate the Knowledge about the Book.

The Chapter of Bara-at is proclaiming in the Holy Qur’an that the chapter could be presented to the infidels of Mecca either by the Prophet (S) himself or his *Nafs (*the personal and rational mouthpiece). Men have to perceive with the eyes of their hearts the path shown by these Infallible Imams (as) and follow them with true hearts.

They have said that the Qur’an is a guide for the ignorant, helper for those who go astray, a light in the darkness, the best friend in this world and the Hereafter. The Qur’an contains the complete faith within its two covers. Imam Ja’far As-Sadiq (as) has said, “Allah, who has the knowledge of everything hidden, has sent this Book to you. This Book has knowledge about the things past and those to come.It has the information about the land and the firmament.

Those who have total knowledge of the Qur’an ( The Aalam ) and the practitioners ( perhaps here the Infallible Imams are meant) can reveal facts about the hidden matters ( the Ghaib ).” The Prophet of Islam (S) has said, “I am departing from you midst and leaving behind two weighty things—One is the Book of Allah and the other is my *Itrat (*the progeny) and Ahl-ul-Bayt (the Infallible Imams).