“Shi’ah) has become synonymous with those who follow ‘Ali and his ...

“Shi’ah) has become synonymous with those who follow ‘Ali and his , may Allah be pleased with them all, such that it has become their exclusive name . Therefore, when it is said “So-and-so is from the Shi’ah”, it is known that he is from them; and “it is like that in the madhhab of the Shi’ah” means in their view. The root of that is from adherence, and that is followership and obedience ... And al-Azhari said: “ The Shi’ah are a…