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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Wilayat (Guardianship) Speech 3: Paradise of Wilayat The Wilayat of An Individual While discussing Wilayat there are two points worth noting: a. Abridged awareness of people and society holding Wilayat b.

The character and manifestations of a society holding Wilayat Based on reflections on Qur'anic verses and the struggle of Ahlul Bayt (household of the Prophet) regarding Wilayat and the consequences, we have concluded that there are several manifestations of Wilayat. One is that Islamic society should not be affiliated with elements foreign to its own existence and the non-Muslims. We have already explained that it is one thing not to be affiliated and it is another to have no contact.

We are not at all saying that the world of Islam should isolate itself politically and financially from the rest of the world and should have no links with any non-Muslim nation, country and power. What we are saying is that it should not be bonded and subjugated to them. It should not merge with the other powers. Instead, it should stand on its own feet and defend its sovereignty.

The other sign of Wilayat is the deep internal unity and affiliation between different elements of Muslims; in other words, being united and one and only one. As is narrated in the traditions of the Prophet and the Infallibles: ’’مَثَل الْمُوْمِنِينَ في تَوٰادِّھِمْ وَتَرَاحُمِھِمْ کَمَثَلِ الْجَسَدِاِذاشْتَکَي بَعْضُھُمْ تَدٰاعي سٰائِرُھُمْ بِالسَّہَرِوَالْحِميٰ۔‘‘ The believers are like a single body and a single building.

They should be fused together and be united against the obstacles and enmities from others. [^1] Same point is inferred from the verse: ** ** اَذِلَّۃٍ عَلَي الْمُومِنِيْنَ اَعِزَّۃٍ عَلَي الْکٰفِرِيْنَ Humble with believers and dignified in front of infidels [^2] Another Qur'anic verse elaborates it further: ’’مُحَمَّد رَّسُوْلُ الله وَ الَّذِيْنَ مَعَہ اَشِدَّآئُ عَلَي الْکُفَّارِ رُحَمَآئُ بَيْنَہُمْ۔‘‘ Muhammad is the Prophet of Allah and those who are with him are extremely harsh with infidels and very kind to each other .

[^3] When they are in front of the external opponents, you will find them strong, sturdy and not willing to accept any external influences; yet, they are very kind to each other as there are no groupings among them. The different organs of this great body of Islam inspire each other and affect each other.

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