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What the Bahais say: What is the basis of this interpretation: What the Muslims say A. Interpretation of this verse from Ahle Sunnah sources Ibne Jarir narrates from Ali bin Abi Talib: 'Allah has not raised a Prophet from Adam but He has extracted a covenant from each of them regarding Mohammed (pbuh) that they believe in him and help him. Then Ali b. Abi Talib recited this verse: ''Behold! Allah took the covenant of the prophets, saying: "I give you a Book and Wisdom; then comes to you an apostle, confirming what is with you; do ye believe in him and render him help.'
Ibne Jarir and Ibne Abi Hatim narrate from Sodayy regarding the verse (Surah Ale Imran, verse 81): Allah has not raised a single prophet but He has extracted a covenant from them that they believe in Mohammed and help him.
B. Interpretation of this verse from Shia sources 2. According to traditions reported by Mohammed bin Hasan Saffaar, a leading Shiite narrator of traditions and author of Basairud Darajaat (page 25), this verse refers to Prophet Mohammed (pbuh). It is worth noting that both Ali bin Ibrahim Qummi and Mohammed bin Hasan Saffaar are among the most notable companions of the Holy Imams. Therefore their reports assume even more significance, certainly a lot more than what the Bahais can lay claim to, having arrived more than a thousand years later and without having encountered a single infallible Prophet or Imam. Also Read: blog comments powered by Disqus |
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