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O people! I am the Straight Path of Allah whom He commanded you to follow, and such after me also is Ali, and then my offspring from his loins, the Imams who guide with truth and turn people to it.”

Then, the Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) recited the entire Quranic chapter of the opening (al-Fatiha) and said:“This chapter was revealed in my honor and in theirs generally and specifically. That is to say the Imams' honor.

They are the authorized friends of Allah, for whom there shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. Behold! Truly, it is the party of Allah that shall prevail.

Lo! It is their enemies who are the dissenters, the transgressors, and the brethren of Satans, who inspire one another with embellished vain discourses by way of deception.

Lo! It is their close adherents who are the true believers, whom Allah, the mighty and the majestic, mentions in His Book saying:
“You will not find any group of people who truly believe in Allah and in the Last Day, yet they love those who opposed Allah and His messenger, even though they were their own fathers, sons, brothers, or kinsfolk; Those who meet this criterion are the ones in whose hearts He has written faith ...”

Lo! Their close adherents are those whom Allah, the mighty and the majestic, describes as the following:
“Those who believe and do not cover their faith with injustice, are the ones for whom is the security from Hellfire, and they are the rightly guided.”
Indeed, their close adherents are those who believed and then have not entertained doubt in their faith.

Lo! Their close adherents shall enter Paradise in peace and security, and the angels shall receive them with greetings saying: “Well have you done! Hence, enter into it to dwell therein forever!".

Indeed, their close adherents are those about whom Allah, the mighty and the majestic, said, they shall enter Paradise where they shall receive sustenance without having to account for anything.

Lo! Their enemies are ones who shall arrive at Hell.

Indeed, their enemies are the ones who shall hear the terrible drawing in of its breath as it blazes forth, and therein shall be the heaving of sighs and sobs.

Behold! Their enemies are those about whom Allah states: “Whenever a nation enters it, it shall curse its peer.”

Lo! Their enemies are those whom Allah, the mighty and the majestic, describes as: “Every time a group is cast therein, its keepers shall ask them, 'Did no warner come to you?'
They shall say: 'Yes indeed. A warner came to us, but we rejected him and said, Allah has not revealed anything; you are but in a great error.'

They shall also say: 'Had we listened or used our wisdom, we would not have been among the inmates of the blazing fire.'

They shall then confess their sins; but far from mercy shall be the inmates of the burning fire.”


In contrast, their close adherents are, indeed, ones who fear their Lord in secret; for them is forgiveness and a great reward.

O people! What a great difference it is between the burning fire and the great reward!
O people! Our enemy is whom Allah censures and curses, whereas our adherent friend is the one whom Allah praises and loves.
O people! Behold! I am a warner and Ali is a guide.
O people! I am a prophet and Ali is the executor of my will.

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O people! The greater and the lesser pilgrimages, and the mounts of assSafaa and alMarwa are among the emblems of Allah; Thus, whoever goes to visit the House in the season or at other times, he is not wrong if he repeatedly walks between the two mounts of assSafa and alMarwa.

O people! Do make pilgrimage to the House, for no members of a family went there except that they became free of need and received glad tidings!♦ None failed to go there except that they were impoverished.

O people! No believer stands at the standing place of the Arafat desert except that Allah forgives all his past sins until then. Thus, once his pilgrimage is over, recording his actions is resumed.

O people! The pilgrims shall be assisted, and their expenses shall be reimbursed,and Allah shall not waste the reward of those who do well.

O people! Perform pilgrimage to the House having perfected faith (with Walaya of Ali) and deep understanding (of religion), and do not leave the sacred visiting places except after repenting and desisting from all sins.

O people! Establish the prayers and pay the charity as Allah, the mighty and the majestic, commanded you. But, if time lapses and you fall short or forget, then Ali shall direct you and shall explain for you. He is the one whom Allah, the mighty and the majestic, appointed for you after me [as the trustee of His creation. He is from me and I am from him.
He and those who will succeed him from my progeny shall inform you of anything you ask about, and shall clarify what you do not know.

Certainly, the lawful and unlawful things are more than that I could enumerate, specify their limits, and urge to or advise against them each in this place.
Therefore, I was commanded to take an oath of allegiance and a covenant from you in accepting what I brought you from Allah, the mighty and the majestic, regarding Ali, the Commander of the Believers, and the executors of my affairs after him who are from me and from him,

O people! By this appointment I have directed you to every lawful deed and prohibited you from every unlawful deed.
And I shall never take my word back, nor shall I replace it.

Hence, remember and safeguard it, advise each other to it, and never substitute nor alter it.

I repeat the saying: Establish the prayers, pay the charity, enjoin the good deeds, and forbid the evil deeds.

Behold! The greatest case of enjoining righteous deeds is comprehending my saying, conveying it to whoever is not present, urging him to accept it, and advising him against violating it, for it is an order from Allah, the mighty and the majestic, and from me.

There is no value or effect for enjoining other recognized deeds and forbidding the detested deeds except with the recognition of an infallible leader.

O people! The Quran informs you that the Imams after him (That is to say Molana Ali) are his descendants, and I have already informed you that they are of me and of him, for Allah, the mighty and the majestic, says in His Book: “And He made that a Word enduring in his posterity” ; and I said: “You will never go astray so long as you adhere to both the Holy Quran and my progeny).”

O people! Observe piety! Observe piety! And be wary of the Hour as Allah, the mighty and the majestic, says: “Surely the convulsion of the Hour shall be a tremendous thing.”
Remember death, resurrection, reckoning, the scales of justice, and the call to account within the hands of the Lord of the worlds, and the reward and punishment.

Thus, whoever comes to the Day of Judgement with a righteous deed, shall be rewarded for it, and whoever comes with an unforgiven sin, shall not have any share in the gardens.

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Here are some statistical facts about the sermon:

- The Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) explicitly mentioned the name of Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Ali(PEACE BE UPON HIM ) in his sermon about forty times besides many more instances that he (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) referred to him by pronoun.
- He (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) repeatedly used the following titles for Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Ali(PEACE BE UPON HIM ) in this sermon :
- Wali and Mawla (guardian) fifteen times.
- Imam (leader) twelve times.
- Amir (commander) seven times.
- Wasi (executor of the will and deputy of the affairs) seven times.
- Akh (brother) four times.
- Khalifa (successor) three times.
- Hadi (guide) three times.
- The Prophet explicitly mentioned the word Aemma (Imams), referring to the eleven Imams after Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Ali(PEACE BE UPON HIM ), nine times in his sermon.
- The sermon also refers to over one hundred verses of the Holy Quran concerning Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Ali(PEACE BE UPON HIM ) and his authority, his followers, and their enemies.
- The number of sentences categorized by some important subjects of the sermon is as follows:
- Over fifty sentences on the Walaya of Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Ali(PEACE BE UPON HIM ).
- Twenty sentences about his virtues, yet stressing that it is impossible to enumerate all his virtues in the sermon.
- Twenty-five sentences about the followers (Shia) of Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Ali(PEACE BE UPON HIM ) and their enemies.
- Ten sentences on the Walaya of the Imams (PBUT) after him.
- Twenty sentences specifically about Imam Mahdi (PEACE BE UPON HIM ), the last divinely appointed Imam who will establish the divine government on earth at the end of time.
- Twelve sentences about the importance of the Quran, and introducing Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Ali(PEACE BE UPON HIM ) and his children as its exclusive authorized interpreters.
- Ten sentences on urging people to pledge their fealty to Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Ali(PEACE BE UPON HIM ) and the Imams after him from his offspring.

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After understanding and acknowledging the message of the Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) in the heart, one must put it in practice in his/her life. Calling people toward the truth by self-practice is the most beautiful and the most effective method of propagating the truth, which protects the message on a practical level and keeps it alive in the community.

The covenant taken by the Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) from all people who eventually hear the sermon includes the following verbal declarations:

1- We heard and understood the divine message concerning the authority and the rights of Molana ameerol Momineen Alimam Ali (PEACE BE UPON HIM ) and the Imams of his offspring.
2- We pledge our fealty to them by our hearts, our souls, our tongues, and our hands.
3- We are satisfied with the message and submit to it.
4- We will never deny it, nor will we break the covenant.
5- We will never doubt it.
6- We will obey it by our actions.
7- We will live and die with this belief.
8- We will never change nor replace its instructions.
9- We will convey it to our children, family, and friends, near or far.
10- We take Allah as witness to this covenant, and His Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY), Allah’s Angels, His forces, and His servants, and anyone who obeyed it.
According to the saying of the Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY), this covenant is taken by the order of Allah, and anyone who pledges his allegiance to him, Imam Ali, and the infallible Imams of his progeny according to the terms of the covenant has indeed pledged his allegiance to Allah, the mighty and the majestic. This fact is also verified by the Holy Quran.

The Messenger of Allah (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) stated that those who precede others in acknowledging their covenant with Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Ali(PEACE BE UPON HIM ) and the Imams after him and truly believe in their guardianship are those who succeed in attaining the gardens of bliss.

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During the Sermon, the Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) stressed that his speech completes Allah’s argument against everyone until the Day of Judgement. After the departure of the Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY), other members of Ahhlolbayt(PBUT)[13] emphasized this fact as well. Lady Fatima (PEACE BE UPON HIM ), the Prophet’s daughter, said:

فَمَا جَعَلَ الله ُلِأَحَدٍ بَعْدَ غَدِيرِ خُم مِنْ حُجَّةٍ وَ لَا عُذْرٍ.

“Allah did not leave any argument or any excuse for anyone after the event of Ghadir Khum.”[14]

Similarly, when Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Ali(PEACE BE UPON HIM ) addressed the immigrants and the helpers in the Prophet’s Mosque (after they had pledged fealty to Abu Bakr), he reminded them of his exclusive right for the leadership of the community and their covenant with the Messenger of Allah (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) concerning him. Some of the helpers said to Imam Ali, “O Abul Hasan! Had the helpers heard your arguments before giving their pledge of allegiance to Abu Bakr, none would have disputed your rule.” In response to them, Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Ali(PEACE BE UPON HIM ) said:

فَقَالَ عَلِيٌّ ع يَا هَؤُلَاءِ أَ كُنْتُ أَدَعُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ص مُسَجًّى لَا أُوَارِيهِ وَ أَخْرُجُ أُنَازِعُ فِي سُلْطَانِهِ وَ اللَّهِ مَا خِفْتُ أَحَداً يَسْمُو لَهُ وَ يُنَازِعُنَا أَهْلَ الْبَيْتِ فِيهِ وَ يَسْتَحِلُّ مَا اسْتَحْلَلْتُمُوهُ وَ لَا عَلِمْتُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ص تَرَكَ يَوْمَ غَدِيرِ خُمٍّ لِأَحَدٍ حُجَّةً وَ لَا لِقَائِلٍ مَقَالًا.

“Did you want me to leave the shrouded body of the Messenger of Allah without burial and come out to quarrel for his sovereignty? By Allah! I could not believe anyone would yearn for it, dispute with us Ahhlolbayt(PBUT) in it, and make lawful to do what you did (in usurping our rights). I do not see that the Messenger of Allah (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) left any place for any controversial talks, any plea, or any argument for anyone (by his speech) on the day of Ghadir Khum.”[15]

The above testimonies, among others, show that the speech of the Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) at Ghadir Khum in defining the position of Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Ali(PEACE BE UPON HIM ) is clear, evident, and definitive, and it exhausts arguments brought by anyone. Thus, it can be presented as a comprehensive proof to everyone.

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Were there a mistake during the upheaval after the departure of The Holy Prophet S.A., it should not be stressed, because no one can change the past, and believing that Ali (PEACE BE UPON HIM ) should have been the first ruler instead of the fourth would have no consequence in today’s life.

This viewpoint ultimately led some to believe that the differences between the Shia and the Sunnis are limited to some minor historical disagreements, which do not have any bearing on their salvation in the Hereafter, and that their beliefs are the same; thus, they should abandon their differences for the sake of their prosperity in the life of this world.

By considering the issue of successorship to be a matter of political rule, they have unknowingly belittled the goals and the achievements of Allah’s Messenger and his successors, peace be upon them, for historical records show that, due to a lack of sincere supporters, they were unable to implement their ideal divine government. Besides, most of the Shia Imams (PBUT) never attempted to implement their own government and used to refer those who questioned their stance[9] to Imam Mahdi (PEACE BE UPON HIM ) who will appear at the end of time and will establish the Kingdom of Justice on earth.

On the other hand, a brief look at the sermon of Ghadir shows that the Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) wanted to pass on much more than political authority to Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Ali(PEACE BE UPON HIM ) and the Imams after him. An examination of his words shows that they are the guardians that Allah appointed, and people must acknowledge their authority inside their hearts and follow them in all aspects of life. People will benefit from them as their Imams and will be rewarded by Allah only if they accept them willingly and not through political dominion. Whether or not the guardians that Allah appointed become a ruling authority, the believers of all generations have a duty to abide by their instructions. Therefore, it is not too late to follow their commands, accept them as guardians, submit to them, prefer their sayings over one’s own and other’s opinions, consider them as the center of truth, evaluate everything by their standard, and keep aloof from their enemies who opposed their commands.

It is also interesting to observe that the Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) mentioned the titles Wali, Mawla, and Imam for Ali (PEACE BE UPON HIM ) in his sermon over 27 times, whereas he used the word Khalifa for him only three times. Even under the Sunni implication of the word Khalifa (successor)—which limits it to political rule—it is clear that the Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) stressed spiritual leadership in his speech, which would guarantee the salvation of those who follow the Imam, and would lead them towards Paradise. Worldly issues never took priority for the Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) and his successors. Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Alihimself has said:

وَ اللَّهِ لَدُنْيَاكُمْ هَذِهِ أَهْوَنُ فِي عَيْنِي مِنْ عِرَاقِ خِنْزِيرٍ فِي يَدِ مَجْذُوم.

“By Allah, this world of yours is more despicable in my eyes than a pig bone in the hand of a leper.”[10]

Certainly, had the majority of people followed the sayings of the Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) concerning the divinely appointed guide, he would have naturally come to power. Thus, Imam Ali’s exclusive qualification for political rule is only one of the natural outcomes of the guardianship (Walaya) that the Prophet (PEACE BE UPON HIM AND HIS PROGENY) established for him on behalf of Allah on the day of Ghadir. In this manner, the spiritual authority of Molana Ameerol momenen Alimam Ali(PEACE BE UPON HIM ) and his pure descendants is still effective over the remaining believers until the Day of Judgement, irrespective of the support of the majority of people for them or their political authority.

Believing in the Imam’s virtues in one’s heart and adhering to his words in disguise (al-Taqiyya) under tyrannical rule are not only sufficient for salvation in the Hereafter but also rewarded many-fold, because observing faith is more difficult at times of terror and fear. According to the traditions, worship during the days of tyrannical government is more rewarding for the believers than worship during the time of the just government, though this fact should not prevent the believers from praying to Allah for the manifestation of the Kingdom of Justice on earth by Imam al-Mahdi (PEACE BE UPON HIM ).