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In order to clarify the argument of the verse, let us consider the following points: The word انما which means only, in the verse indicates hasr (restriction). The word iradeh (will) from which the verb يريد is derived, is an ontological will, not a legislative one The phrase “ Ahl al–Bayt ” in the verse refers exclusively to Ali, Fatimah, al–Hasan and al–Husain, (p.b.u.th.), and the other Shi’ite Infallible Imams (p.b.u.th.). The verse does not include wives of the Prophet (saws).

Questions and answers concerning the Qur’anic verse. The Word انما Indicating Restriction Just as we observed in the discussion of the verse, of wilayah lexicographers maintain that the word انما indicates restriction. One can review the objections of Fakhr al–Razi included in the chapter about the objections on the verse of wilayah .

“Iradeh” in the Verse of Tatheer has Ontological, not Legislative Connotation “ Iradeh ” in the above Qur’anic verse (translated as “desire”) is ontological, not legislative. The desire of God, the Most Exalted, is of two kinds: a) Ontological ( takweeni ) desire*,* is a kind of desire the object of which occurs (immediately) after the desire is expressed, just like the case when God willed that fire be “ comfort and peace ” to Prophet Ibrahim, and it did.

b) Legislative desire is a kind of desire which concerns man’s duties. It is evident that this kinds of desire is not integrated with the object of desire. God has willed that people perform their prayers, but many do not pray. Contrary to ontological desire, which cannot be ignored, legislative desire may be ignored. “Desire” in the above holy Qur’anic verse is of ontological, not legislative kind.