In answer...

In answer, it is necessary to mention two major roles of the (‘a): First : They played the role of vicegerency (wilayah) and representation of the Holy Prophet (S) after his departure. Second : They played the role of intellectual and religious authorities as regards understanding the Divine Message and all its details. The majority of theses and studies that have dealt with this subject matter have, in one way or another, concentrated on these two major issues.

However, to restrict the role of the (‘a) to these two major issues—not denying their great…