Symposium 44

The Concept of Imamate

Anwar: We were talking about the Hadith from Amir Al-Mu’menin (PBUH) on the responsibilities of a person in life. His great words are indicative of an infallible source.

Hasan: True. The words of Imams are the guideline for our life in its all aspects, and Imam Ali (PBUH) is, as we all know, the gate for the city of knowledge.

Anwar: I can see we are going towards Imamate in our discussion, are we going to talk about it?

Hasan: Yes, it is time to talk about Imamate; let the Hadith from Amir Al-Mu’menin (PBUH) be the opening for this topic. I will start with the definition of Imamate:

· General leadership in spiritual and secular issues.