This is what the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) gives emphasis to in this Hadith: “If you believe in me, swear allegiance to obey me, to say prayers and pay almsgiving Zakat, to push the enemy away from me and not escape from wars”.

Anwar: So, can we conclude here that the allegiance made to Amir Al-Mu’menin (PBUH) is beyond dispute?

Hasan: Yes, we can.

Anwar: Will you provide us with evidence to the fact that the Imamte is a Divine affair?

Hasan: Yes, there are words and incidents related to the Prophet (PBUH) that evidently prove the connection between the Imamate and the Almighty Allah, some of which are:

· When the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) called for the Arab tribes to enter Islam, they started to come one after the other in groups. Bani Khamir was one of the tribes that met with the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) during pilgrimage to Mecca (Al-Haj) and their chief said to the Prophet (PBUH): “You see that we vowed allegiance to you, as Allah showed you your enemies.

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