The Scope of Imams' Knowledge from the Intellect and Narration Viewpoint

Abstract

Knowledge of religion and Sharia rulings is the one in which Imams are the most knowledgeable: knowledge of Qur'an and its exegesis, knowledge of the doctrinal and theological issues, and knowledge of the unseen, which has been granted to Imam by Divine permission. Imam is also aware of past and future events. Knowledge of the deaths and disasters is also in the scope of Imams' knowledge. Imam also knows about the knowledge of the prophets and angels and mankind's inner state. Imam is able to speak with everyone in his/her language. He knows what is happening in the heavens and the earth.  He masters politics and governing methods and is the most knowledgeable person of his time since without knowing politics, it is not possible to govern. The present descriptive-analytical study aims to investigate and determine the scope of Imams' knowledge the intellect and narration viewpoint. It can be concluded the Imam is considered the most knowledgeable person of his time in all areas. He is aware of all the specific and general affairs, even the unseen. Using this extensive knowledge and with Divine permission, he attempts to explain the truth of Islam. He governs using science-based politics and leads the world of Islam in line with the Divine goals of Islam.