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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Islamic Stories Imamat Is Guidance We Need Basra is a big city and the main port of Iraq. It is situated at the mouth of river Euphrates. There, in a big mosque, people used to assemble to discuss various subjects on Islamic rules and laws. A famous learned priest of Sunni sect by name Amr Bin Ubeid was once preaching on the subject of Imamat. He was surrounded by a big crowd of people who were asking various questions on the subject.

Suddenly, a young and intelligent student of Islam by name of Hesham, entered the gathering and sat down in the first row. He addressed the priest saying that he was a stranger and would like to ask some questions. On getting the permission to do so, he asked the following: Hesham: First, Sir! May I please know if you have eyes? Amr: Young Boy! Is this a question to be asked? Hesham: Whatever it may be, this is my question to which I shall appreciate your answer. Amr: Alright!

you are at liberty to ask, even though it is a foolish question. Hesham: As I have already asked, Sir, may I please know if you have eyes? Amr: Yes, I have. Hesham: For what use are they? Amr: With eyes, I can see faces of people and colour of various things. Hesham: And you have a nose also? Amr: Yes, I do have one. Hesham: What is its function? Amr: I smell the scent and odour by it. Hesham: And do you have a mouth? Amr: Yes I do have. Hesham: For what use is it?

Amr: I can talk to people or taste food and drinks with it. Hesham: Do you have ears? Amr: Yes, I have two ears. Hesham: What is their function? Amr: I can hear voices by them. Hesham: And do you have a mind? Amr: Almighty has bestowed me with that also. Hesham: What is its use? Amr: With that I am able to distinguish things whatever is felt by the other senses like hands, eyes, ears, nose, tongue etc. In case of a difference, I am able to solve with its help.

In case of doubt, I can dispel with it and be sure. Hesham: So, does it mean that despite being sound and healthy, all these organs cannot function independently without the help of the mind. Amr: No, No! none of the organs can function independently without the help of the mind. Hesham: Why is it so? After all, are the organs perfect and strong enough to differentiate between things? Amr: Young Boy!

When any organ has some doubt about a thing which it smells, sees or tastes, it brings the matter to the mind and it is the mind which confirms the truth and removes the doubt.