Scope and Quiddity of Imam’s Knowledge

The subject of the Imam’s nature and scope knowledge, along with his other attributes, have been studied early on since discussions Imamate were ushered in Islamic world. Shia scholars, particular, adopted a variety approaches to topic put forward different, at times contradictory, views. It is thus befitting study more closely from comprehensive view by employing effective statements arguments. Scrutiny explication existential dimensions Imams Prophet’s (SAW) Ahl al-Bayt (AS) body arguments regarding their knowledge may indicate that Imam, due intelligible (malakūtī) being, endowed all-encompassing (tāmm) only excludes quiddity essential attributes God. However, physical or sensory (mulkī) realm dependent connectedness luminous case total connectedness, all-encompassing, otherwise it restricted will. be noted permanent certain matters, e.g., religious teachings rulings commensurate spiritual everyday life as well umma (community believers followers). A significant achievement concerning this view, introduced number eminent thinkers, present detailed analytical study.