This tradition of the two weighty things is known as...

This tradition of the two weighty things is known as HADITH-E-THAQALAYN and accepted as an authentic hadith by all Muslims, including the Sunnis. The sermon of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.) at Ghadeer shows us the importance of following Imam Ali (a.s.). On several occasions before this one, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.) had stressed this issue so that the Ummah would be aware of the concept of Wilaayah (Succession) of Imam Ali (a.s.).

Every Muslim must strive to act upon the Prophet (s.a.w.w.)'s advice on the importance of reading, understanding and practising the teachings of the Holy Qur'an and the seeking of guidance from the infallible Aimmah (a.s.) who were the perfect role models after the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.)'s demise.

A Holy Saying: "I leave among you two weighty things: the Book of Allah (S.W.T.) and my Ahlul-bayt, they shall never be separated from each other till they meet at the spring of Kauthar" The Holy Prophet of Islam (s.a.w.w.) SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT … The final messenger, our Holy (s.a.w.w.) soon after completing his last Hajj, invited a large gathering of Hujjaj (pilgrims) to gather at a remote place - Ghadeer-e-Khum.

This was in order to make an official announcement of Imam Ali (a.s.)'s wilaayah. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.) left behind two weighty things in the hands of the Muslims: a. The Holy Quran. b. The Ahlul-Bayt (a.s.) - his pure progeny. Think and Answer In which place did the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.) gather soon after the farewell pilgrimage? What was his official message to the large crowd at this stop? Why do you think the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.) would need to leave behind a spiritual guide?

What was his prayer after completing his declaration? What do you understand from the Hadith of Thaqalayn. "The Holy Qur'an and the Ahlulbayt shall never be separated from one another." Analyse this tradition. Do Muslims practice this hadith today? Lesson 17 : Why Ali Ibn Abi Talib As Imam? After the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.w.)'s demise, no other man could take up the divine leadership except one who was chosen by him under the command of Allah (S.W.T.).

As we have seen, this man was no other than Imam Ali (a.s.). It befits us, as Muslims, to study the life of the great personality - Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s.). How much do we know about this man's contribution to humanity and Islam?