Shi'a theologians and hadith scholars have, since the beginning of the Occultation, expounded upon the concepts of Imamate and Imam from various perspectives, including universal leadership, divine knowledge, caliphate, and divine proof. Additionally, Imamate can be examined from other angles such as religious authority. This paper delves into the concept of religious authority and the dependency of religion and people on a religious authority in the words of Amir al-Mu'minin (AS), based on Nahj al-Balaghah, which is primarily compiled with eloquence and rhetoric. According to the narrations in Nahj al-Balaghah, humanity is dependent on an individual who is aware of God's will and understands the needs of His creatures to attain perfection in this world and the hereafter.Therefore, it is necessary for such an individual to possess specific qualities and a unique position. This research explores the necessity of a religious authority, the implications and consequences of belief in such an authority, the various reasons for needing a religious authority, the acquisition of knowledge, guidance, and the resolution of disputes. The prerequisites for being a religious authority include possessing knowledge, infallibility, leadership, authority, succession, the right to be obeyed, and testimony. Furthermore, the research delves into the duties involved in the interaction between a religious authority and the people.
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kalbasi,R. (2024). Religious Authority of Ahl al-Bayt (AS) according to Amir al-Mu'minin Ali (AS) in Nahjul-Balaghah. Nahjolbalagheh Research, 23(2), 195-211.
MLA
kalbasi,R. . "Religious Authority of Ahl al-Bayt (AS) according to Amir al-Mu'minin Ali (AS) in Nahjul-Balaghah", Nahjolbalagheh Research, 23, 2, 2024, 195-211.
HARVARD
kalbasi R. (2024). 'Religious Authority of Ahl al-Bayt (AS) according to Amir al-Mu'minin Ali (AS) in Nahjul-Balaghah', Nahjolbalagheh Research, 23(2), pp. 195-211.
CHICAGO
R. kalbasi, "Religious Authority of Ahl al-Bayt (AS) according to Amir al-Mu'minin Ali (AS) in Nahjul-Balaghah," Nahjolbalagheh Research, 23 2 (2024): 195-211,
VANCOUVER
kalbasi R. Religious Authority of Ahl al-Bayt (AS) according to Amir al-Mu'minin Ali (AS) in Nahjul-Balaghah. Nahjolbalagheh Research, 2024; 23(2): 195-211.