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Understanding Imamah: Divine Leadership in Islam

Learn about the significance of Imamah in Islamic theology, the concept of Divine Leadership, and the differences between sects. Discover why Divine nomination of an Imam is essential and explore the role of Imam Mahdi. Dive deeper into the Qur'an's compilation and the necessity of an infallible Imam for guidance.

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Understanding Imamah: Divine Leadership in Islam

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  1. Classes on Theology Sheikh Jaffer H. Jaffer Masumeen Islamic Centre May 15th, 2012 Week Thirteen

  2. Imamah – Divine Leadership • Last week: • We finished the discussion on Prophethood • Also discussed the Miracle of the Qur’an and proofs of its infallibility • Seal of the Prophecy • This week: • Imamah – Divine Leadership

  3. Imamah – Divine Leadership • The Concept of Imamah: • Lexical: • Leadership and an Imam is one who becomes the leader of the group • Theological: • The Imam means the universal administrator over an Islamic state or society, and he administers all the issues relating to this world and the next world • Three differences between the two sects: • The Imam must be nominated by God the Supreme • The Imam must possess Divinely given knowledge • The Imam must be infallible (protected)

  4. Imamah – Divine Leadership • The necessity of Divine nomination of an Imam: • Divine Wisdom necessitates God must provide us with additional tools to reach perfection • The Religion of Islam is universal, eternal and cannot be abrogated • God has guaranteed the protection of the Qur’an • Therfore, Divine Wisdom necessitates that there must be someone present after the Prophet to make sure that guidance and leadership is provided • Hence the termination of the chain of Prophethood is only harmonious with the Divine Wisdom when it is concurrent with the nomination of an Imam al ma’sum

  5. Imamah – Divine Leadership • Next Week: • Proofs (Naqli) of the appointment of an Imam • The Knowledge and the Infallibility of the Imam • Imam Mahdi AS-AJTFS • Continue with discussion regarding the compilation of the Qur’an

  6. Questions?

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