This Is My Faith - Al-fatlawi, Ali - الصفحة ٢٦٥ - Why Is ‘Loving The Imams (PBUT)’ Requisite?
means to Him; and whoever turns aside from us and favors other than us, they are deviating from the right path (As-Sirat)”.
In addition to that, they provide safety and protection to the people of earth; this is in the sense that guidance is only attained through them and grasping at other than them will only lead to destruction and deviation.
The Hadith from the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) reported by Ahmad Bin Hanbal asserts this fact: “Stars provide safety for the people of the heaven and my kinfolk provide safety for the people of earth; if my kinfolk go, the people of earth go as well”.
Now that we are aware of the status and the role of the Imams (PBUT) in this life and the next life, isn’t it obvious why we need to obey them and love them?
Anwar: No need for any more inquiries. It is as clear as the sun in the midst of the sky.
Hasan: Thanks to Allah Who drove away the clouds of doubts covering the truth.
Anwar: All thanks to the Glorious Allah at all times.
Hasan: Let’s take a break now.
Anwar: You have done so great, and now, we do need a small break.