Recognition of Imam Part II - Nur-i Mubin (The Manifest and Speaking Light)

Nur-i Mubin (The Manifest and Speaking Light)

Verse (4:175) mentions the word "nur-i mubin", which means: manifest light and speaking light. In this verse, both these meanings are appropriate. In the verse (43:18) the word “mubin” is used in the meaning of “speaking”. Thus, the light of the holy Imam is manifest and speaking, not only in a physical form, but he also miraculously manifests himself and speaks in a spiritual state.

Thus, in the above noble verse, God says: "O mankind! Verily there has come to you a proof and We have sent down unto you a manifest light". Here, the office of Prophethood is called “proof” and that of Imamat, is called “manifest light”. If someone argues that by the proof is meant the glorious Qur'an and by the light, the Prophet, even then one comes to the same conclusion. For, since the light of God is inextinguishable, therefore it is transferred from the Prophet to the chain of Imamat and thus, even today it is manifest in the human attire of the living and present Imam and will last forever.

Chapter Index

Previous Chapter

Next Chapter