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1. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (p): Some people talk
about the Quranic verses without proper knowledge. For instance,
the verse: He it is who has sent down to you the Book, in it are
verses, basic or fundamental (of unambiguous and established meanings);
they are the foundations of the Book, others are allegorical. But,
those in whose hearts, is perversity, follow the part thereof that
is allegorical, seeking discord and searching for its hidden meaning,
but no one knows its hidden meanings except God and those who are
firmly grounded in knowledge … (Q, 3:7).
Translator’s note: According to several authentic traditions,
those who are firmly grounded in knowledge are the Ahlul Bait (p).(B5,C17,T1)
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2. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (p) was asked: Is the
one who says that there is no God but God and that Prophet Muhammad
(p) is His prophet, a believer?
The Imam (p): And what about the performance of religious duties?
Belief is that one should lead one’s life according to the
teachings of Islam…(B5,C17,T2)
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