Indeed it is the vicegerency of Allah -azwj and his...

Indeed it is the vicegerency of Allah -azwj and his messengers and therefore is regarded infallible, with (true) dominion and governance. Indeed, it is the (True) guidance since it is the perfection of the ‘deen’ and the benchmark of all virtues. The Imam -asws , is the guide for the seekers of the truth, an inspiration for the rightly guided, an established path for the travellers to Allah -azwj and a radiant sun in the hearts of devotees of Allah -azwj (al-Arifoon).

His Wilayah is the vehicle leading to salvation, submission to him is obligatory in this life, (and has many benefits) as well as an instrument (of deliverance) in the hereafter, he is the source of courage and glory (izz) for the true believers; means of intercession for the sinners; a minarets of deliverance for those who immensely love him; a standard of triumph for the obedient.

This is due to the fact that Imam, is the only one who can guide to the real Islamic path, through revealing the virtues of ‘Aman’, recognition of limits of rewards and punishments and clarifying the laws related to permissible and forbidden. Thus this status is only given to no one but to the one who is specially nominated and blessed by Allah -azwj and is given a clear distinction and right to administer public affairs and is made sole responsible for people’s sustenance.

Indeed, Imam -asws provides knowledge of the boundaries and injunctions (of Allah -azwj ) and makes clear the lawful and unlawful. The Imamate is a station that none can reach except those whom Allah -azwj has chosen and has given them precedence (over others), investing them with the authority to rules and to judge. Thus wilayah is nothing other than safeguarding people from danger and disaster and the management of their all affairs, (even down to) demarcating the days and months.

The Imam -asws , is Fresh and sweet water for those thirsting (for knowledge & wisdom) A guide to true Guidance. The Imam -asws , is ayat-e-Tathir, acquainted with mysteries of the unseen. The Imam -asws , is the sun that rises over Allah -azwj ’s servants with its (illuminating) rays. The grasp and understanding of people cannot comprehend his -asws attributes.

This is alluded to in the words of Allah -azwj , most high (in the Quran): “To Allah -azwj belongs fearlessness and glory (Izza) and to his messenger and to the believers”. Here, the believers are being referred to as, Ali -asws and his progeny -asws .