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Is Wilayah at-takwiniyyah "shirk"(polytheism)? In Islam, there is nothing more important and fundamental than " Tawhid" (monotheism). As there is no belief more dangerous, corrupt and false than "Shirk"(polytheism): " To consider things equal to God is like one falling from the sky who is snatched away by the birds or carried away by a strong wind to a far distant place."[1] In the matter of Wilayat at-takwiniyyah and Wilayah at-tashri’iyyah, the authorities and virtues of the Prophets and Saints, full attention should be paid to these two issues(Tawhid and Shirk). "Tawhid" should be preserved 100% and the creature is not recognized as the creator, and excessive belief in the status of prophets and saints and the expression of their guardianship in a way that causes "shirk" should be avoided. On the other hand, defect should also be avoided and one should not deny the virtues and positions held by prophets and imams under the pretext of avoiding polytheism. At-tafwiz (devolution), which is invalid and contrary to monotheism, has two meanings: First, the servants should be independent and active in their works, and there is no divine judgment and destiny, the actions of the servants should be outside the scope of the divine will and order in the world of creation. Second, the matter of creation, sustenance, rebirth, healing of the sick, planning of the universe have been left to prophet, imam or to others who are independent agents in these matters, and God has withdrawn from the planning of affairs and actions. and entrusted the world to someone else. It is clear that at-tafwiz (devolution) in these two meanings is against rational and Shariah proofs.[2] But the servant's ability, in a related and non-independent manner and by God's permission, to do such as rebirth, healing of the sick, planning of the universe, not as managing affairs and creating creatures independently, of course it is not "shirk". [3] Based on this, although God is the true owner of the wilayah, He gives it to whomever He wants, that person's wilayah is also a part of the divine wilayah, as He gave this wilayah to Jesus, and Jesus resurrected a dead person who according to nature should not be alive again, or gave life to a statue with God's permission[4]. And the difference with the Wilayat of Allah is that Allah’s authority is universal, absolute, permanent, and original while for the infallibles it’s restricted, partial and borrowed since they have received it from Allah (swt). So this guardianship of prophets and infallible imams does not enter into the circle of disbelief and polytheism. [1]. Al-Hajj: 31, ""وَمَن یُشْرِکْ بِاللّه ِ فَکَأَنَّما خَرَّ مِنَ السَّمآءِ فَتَخْطَفُهُ الطَّیْرُ أَوْ تَهْوِی بِهِ الرِّیحُ فِی مَکانٍ سَحِیق [2] . Uyun Akhbar al-Reza/Vol.1/p.124, «مَنْ زَعَمَ أَنَّ اللّه َ عَزَّوَجَلَّ یَفْعَلُ أَفْعالَنا، ثُمَّ یُعَذِّبُنا عَلَیْها، فَقَدْ قالَ بِالْجَبْرِ. وَمَنْ زَعَمَ أَنَّ اللّه َ فَوَّضَ أَمْرَ الْخَلْقِ وَالرِّزْقِ إِلی حُجَجِهِ علیهم السلام ، فَقَدْ قالَ بِالتَّفْوِیضِ. وَالْقآئِلُ بِالْجَبْرِ کافِرٌ، وَالْقآئِلُ بِالتَّفْوِیضِ مُشْرِکٌ" [3] . Wilayah at-takwiniyyah and Wilayah at-tashri’iyyah /Lotfollah Safi Golpayegani/p22-26. [4] .Al-Imran: 49, " "أَنِّي أَخْلُقُ لَكُمْ مِنَ الطِّينِ كَهَيْئَةِ الطَّيْرِ فَأَنْفُخُ فِيهِ فَيَكُونُ طَيْرًا بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ...

What is the difference between the Wilayat at-Takwiniyyah and the miracle? In order to examine the difference between the Wilayat at-Takwiniyyah and the miracle, the definition of each must first be stated. In the definition of the Wilayat at-Takwiniyyah, it is stated; Wilayah at-takwiniyyah means that the Prophet and Imam have the authority and the power to control the universe and can take over the world of creation, like giving life to a clay bird and making it come alive.[1] In the definition of the miracle it is stated; The word "معجزه" (miracle) is derived from the word ""عجز (inability) which means, the opponents of the Prophet are incapable of confronting the Prophet[2]. In other words; A miracle is an act that disables others[3]. In the term, it also means an extraordinary thing that is in accordance with the claim of a person and others are unable to do it[4] and it is done to prove the divine position such as prophethood and Imamate.[5] The difference between the Wilayat at-Takwiniyyah and the miracle: According to the stated definitions, it can be said; The realization of a miracle by the hands of the Prophet and Imams does not mean the Wilayat at-Takwiniyyah, but the performance of miracles and extraordinary deeds are the signs and results of performing Wilayat (guardianship), and the owner of the Wilayat at-Takwiniyyah has the ability to perform extraordinary deeds and miracles. Therefore, Wilayat at-Takwiniyyah does not mean miracles and the realization of extraordinary deeds, but the owner of the Wilayat at-Takwiniyyah, in the case of exercising guardianship, has the authority and the power to control the universe and can take over the world of creation. Some scholars have specified this point;[6] Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani has stated in his book that miracles are evidences of the existence of the power of Wilayat at-Takwiniyyah. This case is mentioned in frequently Hadiths and denying them is not wise.[7] Based on this, from the point of view of later scholars, miracles are the effects and signs of the Wilayat at-Takwiniyyah. [1] . for more information look the qustion"what is the meaning of Wilayah at -Takwiniyyah?" [2] . Al-Qamoos Al-Muhit / Al-Fayrouzabadi, Majd Al-Din/ Vol: 2/ p: 181. [3] . kashshaf astilahat al-funun w al-eulumu / altahanwi, muhamad ali/ Vol : 2 /p :1575. [4] . Alnukt al-'ietiqadiat / Sheikh Al-Mufid / Vol: 1 / P: 35. [5] . Al-Dhakhira fi Ilm al-Kalam/Sayyid Murtada/p. 332. [6] . Shamim Velayat / Javadi Amoli / p. 89 [7] . Wilayah at-takwiniyyah and Wilayah at-tashri’iyyah /Lotfollah Safi Golpayegani.

What is the opinion of the Shia scholars about the Wilayah at-Takwiniyyah? The great Shiite scholars all believe in the Wilayah at-Takwiniyyah of the Ahl al-Bayt (a). Some scholars have accepted the Wilayah at-Takwiniyyah for the Prophet and Imam in an absolute way, while others have accepted it as limited and specific, otherwise, the principle of having a Wilayah at-Takwiniyyah for the Ahl al-Bayt (a) is considered a certainty among Shiites; Now we will talk about the words of some great Shiite Earlier and later scholars: The earlier scholars of Baghdad and Qom have accepted walayah at-takwiniyyah in the sense of the occurrence of extraordinary things from the Imam. In this case, Sheikh Mufid has stated that the occurrence of extraordinary things or miracles is not obligatory for the imam, but from an intellectual point of view, there is no problem in their occurrence.[1] In the school of Qom, which is a narrative school, its scholars have narrated from many imams, doing miracles and extraordinary things, which shows their belief in the Imam's wilayah to accomplish these things. For example Shikh Sadouq, he narrates a narration that shows the extraordinary power for Companions of Imam al-Mahdi.[2] And Shikh Kulaini narrates a tradition that shows Imam Javad's thaumaturgical teleportation(Tayy al-Arḍ )[3], Among the later scholars, the walayah at-takwiniyyah of the imam is accepted also, we will express some views as an example: Ayatollah Khoei: It seems that there is no doubt about their wilayah (guardianship) over all of creations.[4] Allama Muhammad Hussein Isfahani: The Prophet (s) and the Imams(a) have absolute wilayh over all at-Takwiniyyah (natural), and at-Tashri'iyyah (legal)matters.[5] Ayatollah Sayyid Mohammad Hadi Milani: They have total authority over all matters, and they are the mediators of God's grace.[6] Imam Khomeini: The divine caliphate of creations belongs to the exclusive saints, like prophets and the infalable Imams (a)[7] Therefore, it was known that the issue of the wilayah at-Takwiniyyah is certain for the Shiite scholars, and if there is a difference between the scholars, it is in its limit and amount. [1] . Sheikh Mufid, Muhammad bin Muhammad bin Numan/ Awāil al-Maqalāl/p. 68." فأما ظهور المعجزات عليهم والإعلام فإنه من الممكن الذي ليس بواجب عقلا ولا ممتنع قياسا، وقد جاءت بكونه منهم - عليهم السلام - الأخبار على التظاهر والانتشار فقطعت عليه من جهة السمع وصحيح الآثار" [2] . Kamaluddin, vol. 2, p. 672. "إِنَّهُمْ لَيَفْتَقِدُونَ عَنْ فُرُشِهِمْ لَيْلًا فَيُصْبِحُونَ بِمَكَّةَ وَ بَعْضُهُمْ يَسِيرُ فِي السَّحَابِ يُعْرَفُ بِاسْمِهِ وَ اسْمِ أَبِيهِ وَ حِلْيَتِهِ وَ نَسَبِهِ قَالَ قُلْتُ جُعِلْتُ فِدَاكَ أَيُّهُمْ أَعْظَمُ إِيمَاناً قَالَ الَّذِي يَسِيرُ فِي السَّحَابِ نَهَاراً." [3] . Usul Kafi/Kulaini/vol. 1/p. 492 "…… فَقَالَ لِي قُمْ بِنَا فَقُمْتُ مَعَهُ فَبَيْنَا أَنَا مَعَهُ إِذَا أَنَا فِي مَسْجِدِ الْكُوفَةِ فَقَالَ لِي تَعْرِفُ هَذَا الْمَسْجِدَ فَقُلْتُ نَعَمْ هَذَا مَسْجِدُ الْكُوفَةِ قَالَ فَصَلَّى وَ صَلَّيْتُ مَعَهُ فَبَيْنَا أَنَا مَعَهُ إِذَا أَنَا فِي مَسْجِدِ الرَّسُول ........ [4] . Misbah al-Faqih, al-Sayyid al-Khoei, vol. 6, p. 32 " فالظاهر أنه لاشبهة في ولايتهم على المخلوق باجمعهم" [5] . Hashiyat al-Makasib, Sheikh Al-Isfahani, vol. 2, p. 406 " والنبي (ص) والائمة (ع) لهم الولاية المعنوية والسلطنة الباطنية على جميع الامور التكوينية والتشريعية" [6] . Muhadarat fi fiqh al-Imamiyah(Al-Khams) – p. 273 " "لهم الولایة الکلیة علی الأمور کلها، فإنهم وسائط فیضه المقدس [7] . Kitab al-Bai, vol. 2, p. 625. ""الخلافةُ الإلهیةُ التکوینیة، و هی مختصّة بالخلَّص من أولیائه، کالأنبیاء المرسلین و الأئمة الطاهرین

Does the Imam have Wilayah (guardianship)? Yes, the Imam has both Wilayah at-Takwiniyyah (natural), and Wilayah at-Tashri'iyyah (legal). Several verses of the Qur'an and many hadiths consider Wilayah as fixed for the Imam, some of which were mentioned in the previous questions. In some verses of the Qur'an, Allah has given his wilayah (guardianship) to the Prophet and the Ahl al-Bayt, such as: 1. “Only Allah is your wali (guardian) and His Apostle and those who believe, those who keep up prayers and pay the poor-rate while they bow” [1] No Muslim doubts that Allah (a) has the ultimate authority on everything in the universe and it’s logically feasible for him to bestow his authority, in a "limited fashion" and to a "certain extent", to others. However, the word “إنّما” in the ayah is for strict limitation so it indicates that Allah (swt) has granted this authority, only and strictly to his noble prophet Muhammad (s), then the ayah adds another group to the list as if it’s completing the last ayah. “Those who keep up prayers…” also bear the title of wilayah who is none but Imam Ali (as).[2] 2. “O believers! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you.”[3] Just like the previous one, this ayah also shows that wilayah – that universal authority, originates from Allah (swt) and he’s the first one, then it’s handed down to the messenger and “Ulul amr”(Imams) In several narrations indicate the Imam's wilayah: 1. In a narration in the explanation of Ayah "Indeed, We have sent down to you the Book with the truth that you may judge between the people"[4], Imam Sadeq(a) said: Allah has not delegated this matter to any of His creation except the Prophet and the Imams (a) and it is ongoing in the guardians of the Prophet (s) [5] 2. In another narration, Imam Sadeq(a) said: that Allah trained his prophet and then he delegated to his prophet what he wanted to do, and everything that was delegated to the prophet was also delegated to us as Imams. [6] 3. It is stated in another narration, every virtue that Allah gave to the Prophet was also given to Imam Ali (a) and he said: that I have been given virtues that have not been given to anyone, such as I know about deaths and troubles, I am aware of the races of people and the true rulings, and by Allah's permission, I give good news to people, all of this Allah has enabled me to do with His permission. [7] 4. In Ziyarat Jami'a al-Kabirah, Imam Hadi (a.s.) said:"The return of creation is to you, and their reckoning is with you, and the speech that separates truth from falsehood is with you, and Allah's signs are with you"[8] As a result, according to the Qur'anic verses and hadiths, it can be said that Allah has given his guardianship to the Holy Prophet and the Ahl al-Bayt. [1] .Al-Ma’idah: 55, إِنَّمَا وَلِيُّكُمُ اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا الَّذِينَ يُقِيمُونَ الصَّلَاةَ وَيُؤْتُونَ الزَّكَاةَ وَهُمْ رَاكِعُونَ."" [2] . The ayah refers to Imam Ali (as), for more info please check out different quranic exegeses. [3] .Al-Nisa: 59, يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَطِيعُوا اللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُوا الرَّسُولَ وَأُولِي الْأَمْرِ مِنْكُمْ"" [4] . An-Nisaa: 105, " "إِنَّا أَنْزَلْنَا إِلَيْكَ الْكِتَابَ بِالْحَقِّ لِتَحْكُمَ بَيْنَ النَّاسِ [5] . (Usul Kafi/Kulaini/vol. 1/p. 268) « لَا وَ اللَّهِ مَا فَوَّضَ اللَّهُ إِلَى أَحَدٍ مِنْ خَلْقِهِ إِلَّا إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ص وَ إِلَى الْأَئِمَّةِ قَالَ عَزَّ وَ جَلَّ «إِنَّا أَنْزَلْنا إِلَيْكَ الْكِتابَ بِالْحَقِّ لِتَحْكُمَ بَيْنَ النَّاسِ بِما أَراكَ اللَّهُ » وَ هِيَ جَارِيَةٌ فِي الْأَوْصِيَاءِ ع.» [6] . (Usul Kafi/Kulaini/vol. 1/p. 268) يَقُولُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَ جَلَّ أَدَّبَ رَسُولَهُ حَتَّى قَوَّمَهُ عَلَى مَا أَرَادَ ثُمَّ فَوَّضَ إِلَيْهِ فَقَالَ عَزَّ ذِكْرُهُ- «ما آتاكُمُ الرَّسُولُ فَخُذُوهُ وَ ما نَهاكُمْ عَنْهُ فَانْتَهُوا» فَمَا فَوَّضَ اللَّهُ إِلَى رَسُولِهِ ص فَقَدْ فَوَّضَهُ إِلَيْنَا. [7] . (Usul Kafi/Kulaini/vol. 1/p. 197) ..لَهُ مِنَ الْفَضْلِ مَا جَرَى لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ ص وَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ ص الْفَضْلُ عَلَى جَمِيعِ مَنْ خَلَقَ اللَّهُ.... عُلِّمْتُ عِلْمَ الْمَنَايَا وَ الْبَلَايَا وَ الْأَنْسَابَ وَ فَصْلَ الْخِطَابِ فَلَمْ يَفُتْنِي مَا سَبَقَنِي وَ لَمْ يَعْزُبْ عَنِّي مَا غَابَ عَنِّي أُبَشِّرُ بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ وَ أُؤَدِّي عَنِ اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَ جَلَّ كُلُّ ذَلِكَ مَكَّنَنِيَ اللَّهُ فِيهِ بِإِذْنِه‏ [8] . (Ziyarat Jamea Kabira) «اِیابُ الْخَلْقِ ِالَیْکُمْ، وَحِسابُهُمْ عَلَیْکُمْ، وَفَصْلُ الْخِطابِ عِنْدَکُمْ، وَ آیاتُ اللهِ لَدَیْکُمْ»

Does Wilayah at-Takwiniyyah mean Ghulu (exaggeration)? The original meaning of Ghulu is to exceed the limit, or to go out of moderation[1]. In terms of Shia belief, Sheikh Mufid said: Ghulu is to exceed about the Prophet and Imams and express some things that are not suitable for the position of prophethood and imamate[2]. Therefore, it can be said that Ghulu has a broader meaning than Shirk, for example, believing that the prophets are holy from eating and drinking and contradicting it with the position of prophethood is exaggeration; But it is not shirk. [3] Considering the fact that the wilayah at-takwiniiah is prooved for the Ahl al-Bayt, accepting their wilayah at-takwiniiah is not an exaggeration towards them and their rights, but rather the recognition and acceptance of their authorities and perfections, which has been constant in the life of the Ahl al-Bayt. Yes, expressing a position that contradicts their servitude and is not observed in the words and behavior of Ahl al-Bayt means exaggeration and should be avoided. Because the Ahl al-Bayt (a) themselves said (what we did not say about ourselves, you should not say about us) [4], but the expression of their established authorities and virtues, which are within the framework of serving God and based on numerous and definite proofs, is not exaggeration. [1] . Muhammad Bin Makram Bin Manzoor, Lisan Al Arab, vol.15, p. 132. [2] . Taṣḥīḥ al-i'tiqād/ al-Shaykh al-Mufid/p. 109. [3] . Wilayah at-takwiniyyah and Wilayah at-tashri’iyyah /Lotfollah Safi Golpayegani/p.27. [4] . (Usul Kafi/Kulaini/vol. 2/p. 298) « لَا تَقُلْ فِينَا مَا لَا نَقُولُ فِي أَنْفُسِنَا فَإِنَّكَ مَوْقُوفٌ وَ مَسْئُولٌ لَا مَحَالَة »

Is Wilayah at-takwiniyyah "shirk"(polytheism)? In Islam, there is nothing more important and fundamental than " Tawhid" (monotheism). As there is no belief more dangerous, corrupt and false than "Shirk"(polytheism): " To consider things equal to God is like one falling from the sky who is snatched away by the birds or carried away by a strong wind to a far distant place."[1] In the matter of Wilayat at-takwiniyyah and Wilayah at-tashri’iyyah, the authorities and virtues of the Prophets and Saints, full attention should be paid to these two issues(Tawhid and Shirk). "Tawhid" should be preserved 100% and the creature is not recognized as the creator, and excessive belief in the status of prophets and saints and the expression of their guardianship in a way that causes "shirk" should be avoided. On the other hand, defect should also be avoided and one should not deny the virtues and positions held by prophets and imams under the pretext of avoiding polytheism. At-tafwiz (devolution), which is invalid and contrary to monotheism, has two meanings: First, the servants should be independent and active in their works, and there is no divine judgment and destiny, the actions of the servants should be outside the scope of the divine will and order in the world of creation. Second, the matter of creation, sustenance, rebirth, healing of the sick, planning of the universe have been left to prophet, imam or to others who are independent agents in these matters, and God has withdrawn from the planning of affairs and actions. and entrusted the world to someone else. It is clear that at-tafwiz (devolution) in these two meanings is against rational and Shariah proofs.[2] But the servant's ability, in a related and non-independent manner and by God's permission, to do such as rebirth, healing of the sick, planning of the universe, not as managing affairs and creating creatures independently, of course it is not "shirk". [3] Based on this, although God is the true owner of the wilayah, He gives it to whomever He wants, that person's wilayah is also a part of the divine wilayah, as He gave this wilayah to Jesus, and Jesus resurrected a dead person who according to nature should not be alive again, or gave life to a statue with God's permission[4]. And the difference with the Wilayat of Allah is that Allah’s authority is universal, absolute, permanent, and original while for the infallibles it’s restricted, partial and borrowed since they have received it from Allah (swt). So this guardianship of prophets and infallible imams does not enter into the circle of disbelief and polytheism. [1]. Al-Hajj: 31, ""وَمَن یُشْرِکْ بِاللّه ِ فَکَأَنَّما خَرَّ مِنَ السَّمآءِ فَتَخْطَفُهُ الطَّیْرُ أَوْ تَهْوِی بِهِ الرِّیحُ فِی مَکانٍ سَحِیق [2] . Uyun Akhbar al-Reza/Vol.1/p.124, «مَنْ زَعَمَ أَنَّ اللّه َ عَزَّوَجَلَّ یَفْعَلُ أَفْعالَنا، ثُمَّ یُعَذِّبُنا عَلَیْها، فَقَدْ قالَ بِالْجَبْرِ. وَمَنْ زَعَمَ أَنَّ اللّه َ فَوَّضَ أَمْرَ الْخَلْقِ وَالرِّزْقِ إِلی حُجَجِهِ علیهم السلام ، فَقَدْ قالَ بِالتَّفْوِیضِ. وَالْقآئِلُ بِالْجَبْرِ کافِرٌ، وَالْقآئِلُ بِالتَّفْوِیضِ مُشْرِکٌ" [3] . Wilayah at-takwiniyyah and Wilayah at-tashri’iyyah /Lotfollah Safi Golpayegani/p22-26. [4] .Al-Imran: 49, " "أَنِّي أَخْلُقُ لَكُمْ مِنَ الطِّينِ كَهَيْئَةِ الطَّيْرِ فَأَنْفُخُ فِيهِ فَيَكُونُ طَيْرًا بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ...

What is the meaning of Wilayah at-Tashri’iyyah? guardianship over the enactment of laws, legislation in religious matters, financial, economic, political, judicial, criminal, social and personal conditions, education and training and other matters is called Wilayah at-Tashri’iyyah. [1] At first, we should know that, as the sole creator of the universe, the ultimate authority in shari’ah is for none other than Allah (swt). No one has any right or legitimacy to enact and implement their own made-up rules and force others to follow them. “It is only Allah Who decides. He has commanded that you worship none but Him…”[2] However, Allah (swt) has exclusively granted authority to Rasulullah (s) and his progeny (as) on matters related to shari’ah. Since they have the needed divine knowledge and infallibility for decision-making in this regard. They have the authority in religious affairs and they are permitted, by Allah(swt), to ratify the shari’ah rulings, comprehensively and in all aspects, for the people. This matter is mentioned in the verses of the Qur'an: "It is not for any believer man or woman to have the choice in the affair when a matter is decreed by Allah and His Prophet...."[3] or “Only Allah is your wali (guardian) and His Apostle and those who believe, those who keep up prayers and pay the poor-rate while they bow”[4] or “O believers! Obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you.”[5] Imam Baqir (as) says in the interpretation of this verse: We are the only ones who are the »'uwli al'amr«, because all the believers have been ordered to obey us (Ahl al-Bayt) until the Day of Resurrection.[6] Therefore their sayings (Hadith), actions, and even their non-verbal confirmation of others’ actions (Taqrir) are important and carry legal weight. “Whatever the Messenger gives you, take it. And whatever he forbids you from, leave it”.[7] [1] . Wilayah at-takwiniyyah and Wilayah at-tashri’iyyah /Lotfollah Safi Golpayegani/p.110 [2] . Yusuf: 40, إِنِ الْحُكْمُ إِلَّا لِلَّهِ أَمَرَ أَلَّا تَعْبُدُوا إِلَّا إِيَّاهُ"" [3] .Al-Ahzab: 36, " "وَمَا كَانَ لِمُؤْمِنٍ وَلَا مُؤْمِنَةٍ إِذَا قَضَى اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ أَمْرًا أَنْ يَكُونَ لَهُمُ الْخِيَرَةُ مِنْ أَمْرِهِمْ... [4] .Al-Ma’idah: 55, إِنَّمَا وَلِيُّكُمُ اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا الَّذِينَ يُقِيمُونَ الصَّلَاةَ وَيُؤْتُونَ الزَّكَاةَ" وَهُمْ رَاكِعُونَ" [5] . Al-Nisa: 59, " "يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَطِيعُوا اللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُوا الرَّسُولَ وَأُولِي الْأَمْرِ مِنْكُمْ [6] . (Usul Kafi/Kulaini/vol. 1/p. 276) "....«يا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَطِيعُوا اللَّهَ وَ أَطِيعُوا الرَّسُولَ وَ أُولِي الْأَمْرِ مِنْكُمْ» إِيَّانَا عَنَى خَاصَّةً- أَمَرَ جَمِيعَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِلَى يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ بِطَاعَتِنَا....." [7]. Al-Hashr: 7, ""وَمَا آتَاكُمُ الرَّسُولُ فَخُذُوهُ وَمَا نَهَاكُمْ عَنْهُ فَانْتَهُوا

What is the meaning of Wilayah at-Takwiniyyah? One of the important beliefs of the Shia is the Wilayah at-Takwiniyyah of divine saints. That means, the Prophet and the Imam have extraordinary power and can control the world of creation, for example, Jesus resurrected a dead person who according to nature should not be alive again, or gave life to a statue, or informed about the unseen[1]. An other Qur'anic example is Asif Ibn Barkhia who was able to bring the throne of Balqis to Prophet Suleiman in the blink of an eye.[2] Therefore, it is stated; It is possible rationally and legally, that God grants His special servants 1. The authority and the power to control the universe. 2. Special missions such as managing affairs, of course, only in those cases that are assigned to them. 3. To make the universe submissive and subservient to them so that they can do whatever they see fit according to necessity and expediency. In order to express their status and position, to complete the argument against others or for other purposes. Such a guardianship for the Holy Prophet and the Imams is stable and reliable. Their extraordinary power and certain events that have been recorded by history and frequent hadiths cannot be denied or doubted. And even from some special companions of the Imams, scholars and pious persons, extraordinary deeds have been issued, and this type of Wilayah(guardianship) is neither Shirk (polytheism), nor Tafwidh (delegation), nor Ghulu (exaggeration), nor is it against Tawhid (monotheism).[3] In Ziyarat Jami'a al-Kabirah, Imam Hadi (a.s.) said:"The return of creation is to you, and their reckoning is with you, and the speech that separates truth from falsehood is with you, and God's signs are with you"[4] [1] . (Al-Imran-49) "وَرَسُولًا إِلَىٰ بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ أَنِّي قَدْ جِئْتُكُمْ بِآيَةٍ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ ۖ أَنِّي أَخْلُقُ لَكُمْ مِنَ الطِّينِ كَهَيْئَةِ الطَّيْرِ فَأَنْفُخُ فِيهِ فَيَكُونُ طَيْرًا بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ ۖ وَأُبْرِئُ الْأَكْمَهَ وَالْأَبْرَصَ وَأُحْيِي الْمَوْتَىٰ بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ ۖ وَأُنَبِّئُكُمْ بِمَا تَأْكُلُونَ وَمَا تَدَّخِرُونَ فِي بُيُوتِكُمْ" [2] "قَالَ الَّذِي عِنْدَهُ عِلْمٌ مِنَ الْكِتَابِ أَنَا آتِيكَ بِهِ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَرْتَدَّ إِلَيْكَ طَرْفُكَ ۚ فَلَمَّا رَآهُ مُسْتَقِرًّا عِنْدَهُ قَالَ هَٰذَا مِنْ فَضْلِ رَبِّي" (An-Naml-40) . [3] . Wilayah at-takwiniyyah and Wilayah at-tashri’iyyah /Lotfollah Safi Golpayegani/p.94 [4] . «اِیابُ الْخَلْقِ ِالَیْکُمْ، وَحِسابُهُمْ عَلَیْکُمْ، وَفَصْلُ الْخِطابِ عِنْدَکُمْ، وَ آیاتُ اللهِ لَدَیْکُمْ» (Ziyarat Jamea Kabira)

What are the different types of Wilayah? According to the use of Wilayah in the holy Qur'an, it can be said that the word Wilayah can be divided into Satanic Wilayah and Divine Wilayah: " One who accepts Satan as his guardian, instead of Allah, has certainly incurred a great loss upon himself "[1] "Allah is the Guardian of those who believe. He brings them out from darkness into the light"[2] But in the words of the scholars, when describing the types of guardianship,They express the divine guardianship, which is a real and inherent guardianship and belongs to Allah in essence, and Allah has given this guardianship to His prophets and imams. Therefore, it is stated that there are two types of guardianship: Takwiniyyah (natural), and Tashri'iyyah (legal). Wilayah at-takwiniyyah means that the Prophet and Imam have extraordinary power and can take over the world of creation, like giving life to a clay bird and making it come alive.[3] Wilayah at-tashri’iyyah means that the Prophet and the Imam are recognized by Allah as the owner of the Sharia law and are allowed to legislate and express the rulings. "It is not for any believer man or woman to have the choice in the affair when a matter is decreed by Allah and His Prophet...."[4] [1] .An-Nisa: 119,""وَ مَنْ يَتَّخِذِ الشَّيْطانَ وَلِيًّا مِنْ دُونِ اللَّهِ فَقَدْ خَسِرَ خُسْراناً مُبِيناً [2] .Al-Baqarah: 257, اللَّهُ وَلِيُّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا يُخْرِجُهُمْ مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ..."" [3] .Al-Imran: 49, " "أَنِّي أَخْلُقُ لَكُمْ مِنَ الطِّينِ كَهَيْئَةِ الطَّيْرِ فَأَنْفُخُ فِيهِ فَيَكُونُ طَيْرًا بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ... [4] .Al-Ahzab: 36, " "وَمَا كَانَ لِمُؤْمِنٍ وَلَا مُؤْمِنَةٍ إِذَا قَضَى اللَّهُ وَرَسُولُهُ أَمْرًا أَنْ يَكُونَ لَهُمُ الْخِيَرَةُ مِنْ أَمْرِهِمْ...

What is the meaning of Wilayah? The original meaning of wilayah is to remove any delimiter that separates two things making the two as close as possible. Only certain human beings can reach this degree of closeness to Allah (swt) when he/she can remove any barrier standing between them and Allah (swt) getting so close to him that they reach the status of "until he was as close to him as the distance of two bows, or even less."[1] Such significant achievement entitles the person the title of walyyullah (the wali of Allah (swt)). In terms of Shia beliefs, however, wilayah means the authority that Allah (swt) has bestowed upon his chosen ones that are Rasulullah (s) and the infallibles of his progeny (as) because of their closeness to Allah (swt) which is accomplished through following the way of servitude towards Allah (swt). [1].Al-Najm: 9, ""فَكَانَ قَابَ قَوْسَيْنِ أَوْ أَدْنَى