These two responsibilities have a co-relation with each other...

These two responsibilities have a co-relation with each other, because the effect of accepting the superintendence and of love is obedience, and the true lover obeys all the commands of his beloved. In fact, the Quran calls love for the Prophet’s Household as the recompense of his efforts. “Say (O Muhammad): "No reward do I ask of you for this except to be kind to me for my kinship with you." And whoever earns a good righteous deed, We shall give him an increase of good in respect thereof.

Verily, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most ready to appreciate (the deeds of those who are obedient to Him).” ^3 However it is important to note two important points concerning these two responsibilities. These are, the importance of accepting their superintendence and its effects. Importance Of Accepting Their Superintendence For better understanding the Importance of accepting Imam’s superintendence, we draw your attention to some of the many Ahadith on this subject.