The Book of God is enough for us.

The Book of God is enough for us.” According to some narration they said; “The man is uttering nonsense.” So, by this slogan they stood up against the Prophet. We need not go into long discussion. It is quite obvious that their lust for power was the prime factor of the division in Islam. It is true; it was the Prophet (SAW) who gave the name of Shia to the followers of Ali (AS). But this did not create nor did it cause a division.

The presence of close friends of Ali (AS) like Salman, Abuzar, Migdad had no part in creating a sect by the name of Shia. When the Prophet called the followers of Ali (AS) by the name of Shia he meant it for all. His desire was that all should be Shia. All should follow Ali (AS).…