(15:42)” [^2] In a previous chapter, we have cited how the...

(15:42)” [^2] In a previous chapter, we have cited how the (‘a) treated the name, rafidhi, which their enemies used for their followers. They (‘a) showed the historical root of this name, which was the protestation of righteous followers of Prophet Moses (‘a) against the children of Israel when they worshiped the calf and deserted Prophet Aaron (‘a). 2.

Origin As far as origin and “soil of creation” are concerned, the Shi`ah belong to select lines of descent, the most honorable lineages and the purest essences because they belong to the same “soil of creation” to which the (‘a) belong. Abu-Dharr al-Ghifari is reported as saying: I saw the Holy Prophet (S) striking the shoulder of `Ali ibn Abi-Talib…