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1. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (p) was requested to explain the meaning
of the verse: If you do not know then ask those who are deeply rooted
in knowledge. (Q, 16:43)
The Imam (p) quoting the Prophet Muhammad (p): I am the repository
of knowledge and the Imams are the exponents of knowledge.
The Imam (p) also quoted the verse: Surely this (Quran) is a Message
for you and for your people and you will be questioned (about it).
(Q, 43:44)
The Imam (p): We are the people of the Prophet Muhammad (p) and
we are the people who should be asked (regarding all matters of
religion).
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412.
1. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (p) was asked by Burayd al-Ijli about the
words of God, to whom belong Might and Majesty: God commands you to
convey the trusts to their owners; and when you judge between the
people, you judge with justice… (Q, 4:58).
The Imam (p): It is about us, that means the preceding Imam should
convey the Books, the Knowledge and the Arms to the Imam who comes
after him. And when you judge between the people, you judge with justice,
which is in your hands. Then He tells the people: O Believers, obey
God, and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you…
(Q, 4:59) By those in authority, He means ‘us’ exclusively.
He has commanded all believers till the Day of Resurrection to obey
us. If there is dispute in any matter, refer it to God, and the Prophet
Muhammad (p) and those in authority among you. This is how it was
sent down. Then, how could God, to whom belong Might and Majesty,
order them to obey those in authority and allow strife among them?
Surely, this was said about those who have been trusted upon; it was
said about them: Obey God, and obey the Messenger and those in authority
amongst you… (Q, 4:59)
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413.
2. Imam Ali ar-Reza (p) was requested to explain the meaning of the
verse: God commands you to make over the trust to those to whom they
are due… (Q, 4:58)
The Imam (p): They are Imams from the progeny of Prophet Muhammad
(p). An Imam is commanded by God to transfer the trust to the Imam
after him, and not to include others in this privilege.
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