Symposium 46

Is Imamate Established through Allegiance (Bai’a) or the Scripture (Al-Nas)?

Anwar: Salam ‘Alaykom, Akhi Hasan!

Hasan: Alaykom As-Salam Wa Rahmatollah Wa Barakatoh! Allah grants you success for your commitment to acquire knowledge.

Anwar: Allah rewards you well for your generosity in providing us with this knowledge. Let’s continue what we started last time, if you please.

Hasan: Yes, of course! We said that the pledge of allegiance that Muslims made to the Prophet (PBUH) was not a means for inauguration; rather it was a commitment to obey him and follow his commands.