Almighty Allah (S.

Almighty Allah (S.W.T.) has advised me that these two things will never be separated from each other until till they will meet at the KAUTHAR on the Day of Judgement. "I wish to see you maintain and keep these two valuable things in your lives." Then he took the hand of Imam Ali (a.s.) and confirmed: "O people! Until today you pledged your allegiance to me and accepted me as your final messenger. Therefore, was I not a God-sent guide to you?

Was I not your leader and Allah (S.W.T.)'s representative unto you? " The entire congregation replied: " Yes, O Prophet of Allah! You are our guide and Allah (S.W.T.)'s proof!" At that point, the Prophet of Islam (s.a.w.w.) raised Imam Ali (a.s.)'s hand and proclaimed: " Whoever's leader I am, this Ali is his leader, whoever's authority I am, this Ali is now his authority… " Then he recited the following dua: "O Allah!

Protect, help and befriend those who protect, help and befriend Ali, and be the enemy to those who become the enemies of Ali…" Through this sermon it becomes apparent that the appointment of Imam Ali (a.s.) as the divine leader was an event of extreme importance. The Holy Prophet of Islam (s.a.w.w.) confirmed the need of an Imam after his own departure, as a sign from Allah (S.W.T.).

It was necessary to have a divinely chosen leader who would be able to lead an Islamic Government and fulfil the needs of Muslims through the perfect teachings of the Holy Qur'an The Prophet (s.a.w.w.) then continued with his sermon: "For all your difficulties and problems, seek guidance from the Holy Qur'an. By pondering on its verses, understanding its commands and implementing its perfect teachings, you will succeed.

As for the other valuable treasure that I leave behind, the Ahlul-bayt, my progeny - the pure infallible family, they are those who become the manifestation of the Quranic teachings. Follow them as your guides. Be aware of your individual duties and responsibilities. Seek guidance from the Ahlul-bayt for they are the Beacons of the Light of Guidance on the perfect path towards Allah. "The Holy Qur'an and the Ahlul-bayt can never be separated.

So this means that in order to seek happiness in this world and the hereafter, one has to believe and follow both of them as they complete the perfection of Islam." Such were the valuable words of the Prophet (s.a.w.w.) at Ghadeer-e-Khum!