چکیده:
Imamate is a divine institution, and the
Imam is responsible for administering the affairs of
society through being linked to the main source of
guidance – Allah. The acquisition of understanding
what does or does not contribute to believers’ religion
and their world are important issues that necessitate
the existence of a divine guide (hujjah) in society. On
the other hand, man’s constant need for guidance
further raises the question of existence of a guide. The
role of Imamate in safeguarding against faults and
errors is another function that manages the
relationship between believers, and guides their beliefs
and divine religion. This paper investigates the
existence and impact of Imamate.
خلاصه ماشینی:
"The role of Imamate in safeguarding against faults and errors is another function that manages the relationship between believers, and guides their beliefs and divine religion.
4 On the other hand, the Shi’a view the fulfilment of divine promises as contingent on knowing the Hujjah5 and consider the Imam as an element to which this institution continues to guide man to salvation.
Considering that Prophet Muhammad is the seal of prophethood, these elements have been perfected in him, and the firm and constant connection between the Qur’an and Hujjah necessitates the transfer and continuation of this link in Imamate.
Like a compassionate mother who accompanies her toddler, the Imam protects believers against being diverted from the path of salvation and helps them reach their purpose, making them accompany the followers of the divine 27 For more information on related Qur’anic verses and an analysis of this relationship see: "Imamate and Seal of Peophethood from the Perspective of the Qur'an and Hadith", pp.
4. Hujjah: the Manager of Relationships On the basis of Shi‘a beliefs, the main function of Imam is to regulate the society and introduce it as the venue for implementing the religious model of government.
Among the Shi’a narrations on the Imam’s aspects and functions, the above hadith has the most comprehensive authority and covers various dimensions of this realm, including the Imam’s status, his relation with the Qur’an and the Prophet, the way to recognize the Imam, and so forth.
The need for Hujjah and his interpretative role in understanding the Qur’an is also an undeniable element that leads society to accept and follow the Imam."