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The Elipse of Islam________________________________________________________elevated to the rank of Imama as Mohammad is elevated to the rank ofProphethood…and this rank is given to us by God.” (Ash-Shafi, vol. 1 p. 255)Another tradition said:“An Imam is unique in his era. Nobody can match his qualities or hiswisdom. There is no substitute for him and nobody is equal to him. He isbestowed with special honors and ranks from God. (Ash-Shafi, vol. 1, p. 231)About the Imam, it is written that he is from the descendants of the Prophet– from the children of Sayyeda Tahira Massoma [Fatima, the Prophet’sdaughter] (Ibid. p. 233). Prophets and Imams are appointed by God. Theyare given wisdom and knowledge from God which is not given to anybodyelse. (Ibid. p. 224)This point is further clarified in another tradition:“Imam Jafar Saqid said: Imam’s knowledge is his access….which is extendedup to heavens; so that the process of revelation is not disconnected. Allah’sinstructions are conveyed only through an Imam. God does not acceptdeeds of the people unless they come through Imam….Imam is chosen andliked by God. He is pious and a favored person of God and the prophet. He isa hadi (guide) who knows the metaphysical secrets….God created Imamsbefore the creation of human beings. (Ibid. pp. 235-36)Do you notice that the only difference between nabi and mohaddas is ofwording?The concept is that God talks to men even after the end of prophet hood.(i.e. knowledge can be obtained directly from God.) This belief continues tosurface in different shapes and modes. It opened the closed door of prophethood. We will talk about the people who entered in through this door by______________________________________________________________What happened to Islam after Umar? [ 60 ]