07 November, 2024

5 Jamadi al-Awwal, 1446 H

"Silence saves you from regret"

- Imam Ali (as) -

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Imamah in the Qur’an

Question: Name me one example of an Imam in the Qur’an

Answer: Ibrahim (as), according to Q2:124


Question: Is every Prophet an Imam?

Answer: No


Question: Is every Imam a Prophet?

Answer: No


Question: Who is the first Imam ever?

Answer: The Prophet Ibrahim (as)


Question: What is the difference between Imamah and Prophethood?

Answer: Prophethood is where a person receives direct revelation from God in order to carry out a particular task in the world, such as conveying a message or fulfilling a specific mission. Imamah is a cosmic status, it is where a person becomes the metaphysical vehicle of guidance for all of the world and acquires power over all of creation. One does not necessarily need to be a Prophet in order to acquire this status.