03-31-2007, 02:24 AM
Quote:2. The Imam must be appointed only by Allah(swt).
How is your Imam appointed only by Allah now since the Wahy has ended?
:bismillah:
Good questions.
Wahy concerning religious injunctions had indeed been completed with the Prophet of Mercy :saws2:
After the Holy Prophet it isnt possible for anyone to recieve Wahy concerning religious affairs.
<b>5:3 This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed My favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.</b>
We believe that the institution of Imamate and Leadership after the Holy Prophet :saws2: was not ignored in this revelation. The Imams were then chosen by Allah and communicated to the Ummah via the Holy Prophet :saws2: . We believe he mentioned very clearly who were to be leaders after him and these were direct commandments of Allah(swt).
<b>33:36 It is not fitting for a Believer, man or woman, when a matter has been decided by Allah and His Messenger.......</b>
<b>53:3 Nor doth he speak of (his own) desire.</b>
<b>53:4 It is naught save an inspiration that is inspired, </b>
Quote:3. The Imam must be Ma'sum or infallible.
By this, you mean without sin?
Yes.