أقول صفات الإمام ع متفرقة في الأبواب السابقة و الآتية لا It...

أقول صفات الإمام ع متفرقة في الأبواب السابقة و الآتية لا It is narrated by ‘Al-Barisi in Mashariq-ul-Anwar that once Tariq bin Shihab asked: “O Ameer al-Momineen -asws please explain the virtues of an Imam (masoom), Ameer al-Momineen -asws replied: Tariq bin Shihab asked: “O Ameer al-Momineen -asws please explain the virtues of an Imam (masoom), Ameer al-Momineen -asws replied: “O Tariq, the Imam is the ‘Kalima-tul-Allah’ word of Allah; ‘Hujat-Allah the proof of Allah; Waj-Allah’ the direction to Allah; ‘Noor-Allah’ the light of Allah; ‘Hijab-Allah’ the veil of Allah and ‘Ayat-Allah’ the sign of Allah [13] .

He -asws is chosen by Allah -azwj who bestows onto him whatever (qualities, perfections) He -azwj Chooses, and Makes it compulsory on all His creatures to Obey him – the Imam. Thus he is Allah -azwj ’s appointed ruler in the heavens and on the earth. Allah -azwj has taken a covenant regarding this from all His servants. Whosoever precedes the Imam -asws has denied established kingdom of Allah -azwj .

An Imam -asws can act as he finds it appropriate, however his actions only correspond to the will of Allah -azwj . Inscribed on his upper limb is the-declaration: The words of Allah -azwj are accomplished with truth and justice. For the Imam -asws are both the justice and the truth. A column of light (stretching) from the earth to the sky is created for him, in which he witnesses the actions of the mankind.

He -asws is enrobed in the cloak of power and dignity; he knows what is in the minds and has access to the unseen-al-ghayb; he has been entrusted with absolute power (in conducting his affairs); he beholds all that rests between the dominions of the East and the West: Nor is anything from the realms of ‘Mulk and Malakoot’ which is hidden from him; and he has the ability to communicate with the birds, who submit to his -asws Wilayah [14] .

Thus, he is the only one, whom Allah -azwj has chosen for His revelations, has approved him for (knowledge of) the al-ghayb (Unseen), has strengthened him by his speech, and instructed him in wisdom. His heart has made a station for His will. (Allah -azwj ) has proclaimed his governance and has granted him the (privilege) to rule, and has commanded all to obey him.

This is because the Imamate is the legacy of the Prophets, is equal to the rank (Manzilat) of the Awsiyaa (those who instruct to good).