40 Ahadith Regarding Ghadeer
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1. The 'Eid of the Khilafat and Wilayat
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It has been narrated from Ziyad ibn Muhammad that he said, “I went to see ABI 'ABDILLAH [JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD AS-SADIQ] (ASWS) and said to him, “Do the Muslims have an 'Eid other than the day of Jumu'ah and al-Fitr and al-Adhha?” The IMAM (ASWS) replied to me, “Yes, the day which the MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAWW) appointed AMIRUL MO’MININ (ASWS) [as the leader of the Ummah after him].”
Misbahul Mutahajjid, Page 736
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2.The Best 'Eid of the Ummah
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The MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAWW) has said: “The day of Ghadir Khumm is the best 'Eid of my nation. It is the day on which ALLAH (SWT), the High, ordered me to mention the appointment of my brother, 'ALI IBN ABI TALIB (ASWS) as the flag and standard of my nation. People shall be guided by him after me and this is the day in which Allah completed the religion and perfected the bounties upon my nation and on which He was pleased with Islam as their religion.”
Al-Amali of as-Saduq, Page 125, Hadith 8
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3. The Great 'Eid of ALLAH (SWT)
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It has been narrated from as-SADIQ [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD] (ASWS) that he said, “This is the greatest 'Eid of ALLAH (SWT) , and every PROPHET appointed by ALLAH (SWT) celebrated this day as an 'Eid, and knew the sanctity of this day. The name of this day in the heavens is the Day of the Allegiance and Well-Known Pact, and on the Earth this Day is known as the Day of the Promise which is taken and the Day of the Gathering of those who witnessed (the event).”
Wasa'il ash-Shi'a, Volume 5, Page 224, Hadith 1
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4.The 'Eid of Wilayat
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“It was said to Abi 'ABDILLAH [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD AS-SADIQ] (ASWS): “Do the true believers have an 'Eid other than the two 'Eid (of al-Adhha and al-Fitr) and the Jumu'ah?” The IMAM (ASWS) replied, “Yes, they have one which is even greater than these ones and that is the day when Amirul Mo'minin (peace be upon him) was designated by the Messenger of Allah (blessings of Allah be upon him and his family) with the Wilayah (at Ghadir Khumm) which rests on the necks of all the men and women.”
Wasa'il ash-Shi'a, Volume 7, Page 325, Hadith 5
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5. The Day of Renewal of the Oath of Allegiance
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It has been narrated from 'Ammar ibn Hariz that he said, “I went to see ABI 'ABDILLAH [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD AS-SADIQ] (ASWS) on the 18th of Dhul Hijjah and found him fasting. He said to me, ‘This is a great day. ALLAH (SWT) has magnified the sacredness of this day for the true believers and perfected the religion for them and completed upon them the bounties and renewed the pledge which He had taken from them (previously).”
Misbahul Mutahajjid, Page 737
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6. The 'Eid of the Heavens
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AL-RIDHA [IMAM 'ALI IBN MUSA] (ASWS) has said, “My father related to me from his father (ASWS) that, ‘The Day of Ghadir is more well known in the heavens than it is on the Earth.’”
Misbahul Mutahajjid, Page 737
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7. An Incomparable 'Eid
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Imam 'ALI (ASWS) has said, “Surely this is a highly recognized day, on it the successor was brought, and the station (of the one who was worthy of it) was elevated, and the proofs (of ALLAH (SWT) ) were made manifest. This is the day when from a pure station, words were clearly and straight forwardly stated, and this is the day of the completion of the religion and the (day) when the promise and pact were taken…”
Biharul Anwar, Volume 97, Page 116
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8. A Very Beneficial 'Eid
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AS-SADIQ [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD] (ASWS) has said, “I swear by ALLAH (SWT) that if people knew the true greatness of this day, the Angels would shake hands with them ten times every day … and ALLAH (SWT) would grant a person who recognizes (the greatness of this day) what cannot be enumerated.”
Misbahul Mutahajjid, Page 737
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9. A Luminous 'Eid
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ABU 'ABDILLAH [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD AS-SADIQ] (ASWS) has said, “The Day of Ghadir, in comparison to the ('Eids of) al-Fitr, al-Adhha and the day of Jumu'ah, is like the moon in relation to the rest of the planets.”
Iqbal of Sayyid Ibn Tawus, Page 466
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10. The Day of the Message and the Wilayat
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The MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAWW) has said, “O’ assembly of Muslims – those who are present must convey the following to those who are not, “I advise the person who believes in me and has confirmed me (as being the final Prophet) to accept the Wilayat (mastership of 'ALI (ASWS) ). Now surely the mastership of ALI (ASWS) is my mastership, and my mastership is the mastership of my Lord. This is a pledge from my Lord which He commanded me to convey to all of you.”
Biharul Anwar, Volume 37, Page 131, Hadith 35
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11. The Day of Feeding Others
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ABU 'ABDILLAH [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD AS-SADIQ] (ASWS) has said, “…and surely this is the day when the MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAWW) appointed ALI (ASWS) as the flag for the people and made known his greatness and successorship; and he fasted on this day as a sign of thanks to ALLAH (SWT) , the Glorious and Noble. This day should be taken as one of fasting, feeding others, establishing ties with brothers (in faith), and on this day is the pleasure of the Most Merciful (al-Rahman) and the rubbing in the dust (humiliation) of the face of Shaitan.”
Wasa'il ash-Shi'a, Volume 7, Page 328, Hadith 12
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12. The Day of Gifts
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It has been narrated from AMIRUL MO’MININ ['ALI IBN ABI TALIB] (ASWS) that he said, “…when you meet each other (on the Day of 'Eid Ghadir), shake hands with one another with greetings (of peace) and exchange gifts on this day and let those who are present convey this to those who are not, and let the rich person give something to the poor, and the powerful one to the weak, as the MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAWW) commanded me to (also) do this.”
Wasa'il ash-Shi'a, Volume 7, Page 327
13. The Day of Protection
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It has been narrated FORM AMIRUL MO’MININ ['ALI IBN ABI TALIB] (ASWS) that he said, “…how shall the state of that person be who has taken the responsibility upon himself for a number of the believing men and believing women (on the Day of Ghadir) since I personally have guaranteed that person protection from disbelief and poverty, in the presence of Allah, the Most High.”
Wasa'il ash-Shi'a, Volume 7, Page 327
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14. The Day of Thanks and Happiness
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It has been narrated form AMIRUL MO’MININ ['ALI IBN ABI TALIB] (ASWS) that he said, “…how shall the state of that person be who has taken the responsibility upon himself for a number of the believing men and believing women (on the Day of Ghadir) since I personally have guaranteed that person protection from disbelief and poverty, in the presence of Allah, the Most High.”
Wasa'il ash-Shi'a, Volume 7, Page 327
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15. The Day of Doing Good to Others
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It has been narrated from AS-SADIQ [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD] (ASWS) that he said, “…giving one dirham to a brother in faith and who has cognizance (of the greatness and importance of the day of Ghadir) is equal to giving 1,000 dirham (at any other time). Therefore on this day, give to your brothers and make all of the believing men and believing women happy and delighted.”
Misbahul Mutahajjid, Page 737
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16. The Day of Joy and Happiness
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ABU 'ABDILLAH [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD AS-SADIQ] (ASWS) has said: “Surely this day [18th of Dhul Hijjah] is a day of festivity, joy and happiness and it is a day of fasting as a sign of thanks to ALLAH (SWT) , the Most High.”
Wasa'il ash-Shi'a, Volume 7, Page 326, Hadith 10
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17. The Day of Congratulations and Felicitations
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IMAM 'ALI (ASWS) said: “When your assembly adjourns, may ALLAH (SWT) have mercy on you, then show generosity towards your dependants, kindness to your brethren, and gratitude to ALLAH (SWT) for what He has bestowed upon you. Come together that ALLAH (SWT) may unite you, do good to one another that ALLAH (SWT) may increase your mutual love; and congratulate one another for ALLAH (SWT) ‘S favour as He has given you the good tidings of a reward many times greater than previous or future 'Eids, except an 'Eid like it [when 'Eid falls on a Friday].”
Biharul Anwar, Volume 97, Page 117
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18. A Day of Greeting and Disavowal
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It has been narrated from Hasan ibn Rashid from Abi 'Abdillah [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD AS-SADIQ] (ASWS) that he said, “May I be sacrificed for you! Do the Muslims have a festivity other than the two 'Eid celebrations?” The Imam (ASWS) replied, “Yes O’ Hasan! (There is one) greater than these two and much worthier than them.” The companion replied, “And what day is that?” The IMAM (ASWS) said, “The day upon which AMIRUL MO'MININ ['ALI IBN ABI TALIB] (ASWS) was appointed as the flag (of guidance) for the people.” The companion then asked, “May I be sacrificed for you! And what should we do (on this day)?” The IMAM (ASWS) replied, “You should fast on it, O’ Hasan, and recite many prayers upon MUHAMMAD AND HIS FAMILY (ASWS) and disavow yourself towards ALLAH (SWT) from all of those who oppressed them; surely the Prophets (of the past) also commanded their successors to consider the day of their appointment a day of celebration and 'Eid.”
Misbahul Mutahajjid, Page 680
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19. The 'Eid of the Successors
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It has been narrated from ABI 'ABDILLAH [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD AS-SADIQ] (ASWS) that he said, “…(on the day of 'Eid Ghadir) you should remember ALLAH (SWT) , the Noble, on this day through fasting and worship and through remembering MUHAMMAD AND THE FAMILY OF MUHAMMAD (SAWW) since surely the MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAWW) had advised AMIRUL MO’MININ (ASWS) to take this day as a day of 'Eid, and this is the same thing which the (previous) Prophets also did; they too advised their successors who took this day as a day of 'Eid.”
Wasa'il ash-Shi'a, Volume 7, Page 327, Hadith 1
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20. The Day of Dedication and Prayers
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It has been narrated from ABI 'ABDILLAH [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD AS-SADIQ] (ASWS) that he said, “The worth of (good) actions performed on this day (18th of Dhul Hijjah) is equivalent to 80 months (of good deeds) and one is advised to frequently remember Allah, the Noble and Grand, and send prayers upon the Prophet (blessings of Allah be upon him and his family) and that a man be generous to his family (by presenting them with gifts).”
Wasa'il ash-Shi'a, Volume 7, Page 325, Hadith 6
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21. The Day of Seeing the Leader
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It has been narrated from our master, Abul HASAN 'ALI IBN MUHAMMAD [AL-HADI] (ASWS) that he said to Abi Ishaq: “The Day of Ghadir is the day when the PROPHET (SAWW) appointed his brother ALI (ASWS) as the flag (of guidance) for the people and the IMAM after him.” Abu Ishaq said, “You have spoken the truth, may I be sacrificed for you. It is for this reason (alone) that I came to see you. I bear witness that truly you are the proof of Allah over all of His creations.”
Wasa'il ash-Shi'a, Volume 7, Page 324, Hadith 3
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22. The Day of Praising ALLAH (SWT)
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IMAM AS-SADIQ [JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD] (ASWS) has said, “It is advisable for you (on the day of Ghadir) to become close to ALLAH (SWT) , the Most High, through good deeds, fasting, Prayers, establishing (and maintaining) family ties and establishing ties between (your) brothers. The Prophets (peace be upon all of them) did the same thing when they appointed their successors, and also advised them to act similarly.”
Misbahul Mutahajjid, Page 736
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23. The Day of Visiting and Doing Good
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IMAM AS-SADIQ [JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD] (ASWS) has said, “It is advisable for you (on the day of Ghadir) to become close to ALLAH (SWT) , the Most High, through good deeds, fasting, prayers, establishing (and maintaining) family ties and establishing ties between (your) brothers. The Prophets (peace be upon all of them) did the same thing when they appointed their successors, and also advised them to act similarly.”
Misbahul Mutahajjid, Page 736
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24. Salat in Masjid al-Ghadir
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It has been narrated from ABI 'ABDILLAH IMAM [JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD AS-SADIQ] (ASWS) that: “Surely it is recommended to pray inside Masjid al-Ghadir since verily the PROPHET (SAWW) introduced the COMMANDER OF THE FAITHFUL (ASWS) [as the Imam] to the people here and this is the spot in which ALLAH (SWT) , the Noble and Grand, made known The Truth.”
Wasa'il ash-Shi'a, Volume 3, Page 549
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25. Salat on the Day of Ghadir
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It has been narrated from ABI 'ABDILLAH [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD AS-SADIQ] (ASWS) that: “A person who performs a two Rak'at Salat any time he wishes (during the Day of 18th of Dhul Hijjah), though it is best that this (Salat) be performed as close to the time of Zawwal (mid-day when the sun begins its decline; this is when the time for Salatul Zuhr beings) as possible because this is the time at which Amirul Mo'minin (peace be upon him) was appointed at Ghadir Khumm as the flag of the people and … (the reward for this Salat) is as if the person had been present on the Day (of Ghadir Khumm)…”
Wasa'il ash-Shi'a, Volume 5, Page 225, Hadith 2
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26. Fasting on the Day of Ghadir
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It has been narrated from AS-SADIQ [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD] (ASWS) that: “Fasting on the Day of Ghadir is equivalent to fasting the time span of the (existence of the) entire world – meaning that if a person were to live a life of the entire existence of the world and were to fast this whole time, the reward for this fasting would be equivalent to fasting (this one day of Ghadir).”
Wasa'il ash-Shi'a, Volume 7, Page 324, Hadith 4
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27. The Day of Congratulations and Smiling
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It has been narrated from al-RIDHA ['ALI IBN MUSA] (ASWS) that: “…and this is a day of congratulations and felicitations in which you should greet and congratulate one another. When a believer meets another, one should say, ‘All praise belongs to ALLAH (SWT) who has made us amongst those who hold firm to the Wilayat of the Commander of the Faithful and the A’immah (prayers be upon all of them); and this is a day of smiling at other people and those of true faith.”
Iqbal al-A'mal, Page 464
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28. The Prophet and the Wilayat of 'ALI (ASWS)
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It has been narrated from Abi Sa'id that: “When the day of Ghadir Khumm came, the MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAWW) commanded the caller to call out, ‘Gather for the Salat. Then he took 'ALI (ASWS) by the hand and said, ‘O’ ALLAH (SWT) ! Whomsoever I am his master, this ALI (ASWS) is also his master. O’ ALLAH (SWT) ! Be a friend to that person who is a friend to him, and be an enemy to that person who is an enemy to him.’”
Biharul Anwar, Volume 37, Page 112, Hadith 4
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29. Living the Life of a PROPHET (SAWW)
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The MESSENGER OF Allah (SAWW) has said: “A person who wishes to live the life that I lived and wishes to die the way I die, and wants to reside in the perpetual Paradise which has been promised to me by my Lord should accept the Wilayat of 'ALI IBN ABI TALIB (ASWS), because he will never drag you away from the path of true guidance and he will never misguide you.”
Al-Ghadir, Volume 10, Page 278
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30. The Prophet and the Imamate of 'ALI (ASWS)
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It has been narrated from Jabir ibn 'Abdullah al-Ansari that: “I heard the MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAWW) say to 'ALI IBN ABI TALIB (ASWS): ‘O’ ALI (ASWS) ! You are my brother and my successor and my executor and my caliph over my nation both during my life and also after my death. Those who love you, love me; and those who hate you, hate me; and your enemy is my enemy.”
Al-Amali of as-Saduq, Page 124, Hadith 5
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31. The Pillars of Islam
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It has been narrated form ABI JA'FAR [IMAM MUHAMMAD IBN 'ALI AL-BAQIR] (ASWS) that: “Islam is built on five foundations: Salat, Zakat, Sawm, Hajj and Wilayat – and there was no call to any of these resembling that which the people were called towards in order to accept the Wilayah on the Day of Ghadir.”
Al-Kafi, Volume 2, Page 21, Hadith 8
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32. The Perpetual Wilayat
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It has been narrated from ABIL HASAN ['ALI IBN MUSA AL-RIDHA] (ASWS) that: “The Wilayat of ALI (ASWS) has been written in all of the books of the (previous) Prophets and ALLAH (SWT) did not appoint a single Messenger except with a (pledge to the) PROPHETHOOD OF MOHAMMAD (SAWW) and the successorship of ALI (ASWS).”
Safinatul Bihar, Volume 2, Page 691
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33. Wilayat and Tawhid
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The MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAWW) has said, “The Wilayat of 'ALI IBN ABI TALIB is the Wilayat of ALLAH (SWT) ; love for him (ALI (ASWS) ) is worship of ALLAH (SWT) ; following him (ALI (ASWS) ) is an obligatory act from ALLAH (SWT) ; HIS (ASWS) friends are the friends of ALLAH (SWT) and HIS (ASWS) enemies are the enemies of ALLAH (SWT) ; fighting with HIM (ASWS) is (like) fighting against ALLAH (SWT) ; and making peace with HIM (ASWS) is (like) making peace with ALLAH (SWT) , the Noble and Grand.”
Al-Amali of as-Saduq, Page 32
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34. The Day of the Cry of Despair of Shaitan
It has been narrated from JA'FAR [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD AS-SADIQ] (ASWS) from his father [IMAM MUHAMMAD IBN 'ALI AL-BAQIR] (ASWS) that: “Iblis, the enemy of ALLAH (SWT) , cried out (in hopelessness) four times: The day when he was cursed (by ALLAH (SWT) ); the day when he was sent down to the Earth; the day when the PROPHET (SAWW) was officially appointed (to convey the message on Earth); and on the Day of Ghadir.”
Qurbul Isnad, Page 10
35. The Wilayat of 'ALI (ASWS) is the Fortress of Tawhid
It has been narrated from the PROPHET (SAWW) that: “ALLAH (SWT) , the Glorious and High, has said, “The Wilayat of 'ALI IBN ABI TALIB (ASWS) is My fortress, so whoever enters into My fortress will be protected from My fire.”
Jami' al-Akhbar, Page 52, Hadith 7
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36. The Successor of the PROPHET (SAWW)
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The MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAWW) has said, “O’ ALI (ASWS) ! I am the city of knowledge and you are its gate and no one can enter into the city except by going through its gate … You are the Imam of my nation and you are my successor. Blessed is the person who obeys you and depraved is the person who disobeys you. One who follows you will succeed, while the one who turns away from you will be in a loss.”
Jami' al-Akhbar, Page 52, Hadith 9
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37. Islam in the Shadow of Wilayat
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Imam AS-SADIQ [JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD] (ASWS) has said: “The fundamental pillars of Islam are three: Salat, Zakat and Wilayat. No one of these will be valid unless accompanied by the other two.”
Al-Kafi, Volume 2, Page 18
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38. A Thousand Witnesses
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ABU 'ABDILLAH [IMAM JA'FAR IBN MUHAMMAD AS-SADIQ] (ASWS) has said, “O’ Hafsa! I am surprised at what happened to 'ALI IBN ABI TALIB (ASWS)!! Despite having tens of thousands of witnesses he could not claim his right when in reality a person needs only two witnesses to claim what is rightfully his!”
Biharul Anwar, Volume 37, Page 140
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39. 'ALI (ASWS), The Commentator of the Qur'an
From the Prophet (SAWW), in his address on the Day of Ghadir: “ALI (ASWS) is the exegesis (Tafsir) of the book of ALLAH (SWT) and the one who calls others to it. Verily, that which is permitted and forbidden is more than what I can explain to you; what I command you as permitted and forbid you as prohibited, is all from one position. I was commanded to take your allegiance and your pledge to accept what I brought from ALLAH (SWT) , the Exalted, regarding ALI (ASWS) , the commander of the believers, and the Imams after him. O’ People! Ponder and understand the verses (of the Qur'an), observe those that are clear and do not follow those that are unclear; for by ALLAH (SWT) no one can explain to you its limitations or clarify its meanings except the one whose hand I am holding (meaning Imam ALI (ASWS) ).”
Wasa'il ash-Shi'a, Volume 18, Page 142, Hadith 43
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40. The Day Of Ghadeer Al Khum
MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAWW), said:
The day of Ghadeer Al-Khum is the best EID (feast) of my nation. It is the day that ALLAH (SWT) ordered me to appoint ALI BIN ABI TALEB (ASWS) as the flag so that my nation would be guided by him after me. It is the day that ALLAH (SWT) perfected the religion and completed His favour and accepted Islam as a religion for the people.
O people! ALI BIN ABI TALEB (ASWS) is from me and I am from ALI (ASWS) .
ALI (ASWS) was created from my clay and he is the Imam of creation after me. (He) clears the doubts (of the creation) about my traditions.
He is the Commander of the Believers, the leader of religion, the leader of the companions of Paradise, and the best of successors.
ALI (ASWS) is the husband of the Master of All of the Worlds’ Women and the father of the Imams of guidance.
O People! I love those who love ALI (ASWS) , and I hate those who hate ALI (ASWS) . I connect with those who connect with ALI (ASWS) , and I dissociate myself from those who dissociate themselves from ALI (ASWS) .
I turn away from those who turn away from ALI (ASWS) . I am the friend of his friends, and I am the enemy of his enemies.
O People! I am the city of wisdom and ALI (ASWS) is the door, and you cannot enter the city without entering from the door.
Those who think they love me and hate ALI (ASWS) are liars.
O People! I swear to ALLAH (SWT) , who sent me as a messenger and who chose me from amongst the entire creation, that I did not appoint Ali to be the flag (of guidance) until ALLAH (SWT) ordered me (to do so) by specifying his name and made following him mandatory on His angels.”
Amaali of Sadouq, 109
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