This Is My Faith - Al-fatlawi, Ali - الصفحة ٢٣٦ - What are the Attributes and the Responsibilities of Imam?
incomparable and unmatchable. The Imams are favored by Allah; they do not grow their position; it is bestowed upon them by the Lord.”
He also said in this regard:
“Imams are the most learned, the most virtuous, the most righteous, the most generous, the wisest and the bravest. They are born circumcised and purified from sins and flaws; they can see from behind like they see before them”, as there are many other attributes.
Anwar: These are the attributes. Will you please mention their responsibilities?
Hasan: The roles and responsibilities that Imam Al-Riza (PBUH) referred to can be put as the following:
· The Imams (PBUT) complete Prayer (As-Salat), Fasting (As-Siam), Almsgiving (Az-Zakat), Pilgrimage to Mecca (Al-Haj) and Holy Wars (Al-Jihad).
· They provide aids and charities.
· They execute punishments and sentences.
· They prevent breaches and limitations.