64 IMAM MUST BE INNOCENT

WE BELIEVE that an Imam should be free ofguilt or SIN. As a matter of fact one who is not innocent, can not be trusted to teach the realities of the LAW and the tenets of a divine Religion. It is for his innocence that we hold an Imam's word or deed as a religious proof.

74 IMAM IS THE GUARDIAN OF THE LAW

WE BELIEVE that an Imam has to know all aboutthe roots and branches, and the commandments of Islam. He has to know the full meanings and the EXEGESIS of QURN, and that he takes his knowledge from the prophet or the preveious Imam; and it is such a knowledge which is trustworthy among our people.( THE SHIITE )

84 IMAM MUST BE APPOINTED OPENLY AND CLEARLYBY THE PROPHET

WE BELIEVE that Imam who is the successor ofthe prophet must be clearly and openly appointed by