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on him, has mentioned what al‐Sayuti has narrated in his book al‐Durr al‐Mantur in respect with
the explanation of these words of Him, the Exalted: Those are the best of mankind. He said: [Ibn
‘Asakr narrated on the authority of Jabir b. ‘Abd Allah al‐Ansari, who said:] “We were with the
Prophet, may Allah bless him and his family. When ‘Ali, peace be on him, came, the Prophet, may
Allah bless him and his family, said: ‘By Him in whose hand is my soul, surely this (‘Ali) and his
Shi‘ites are the successful on the Day of Resurrection.’” Then he, may Allah have mercy one him,
has mentioned a group of traditions confirming what we have mentioned.[1] Abu Hatem al‐Razi
said: “The first name to appear in Islam was Shi‘a. This was the name of four companions (of the
Prophet), who are Abu Dharr, Selman, ‘Ammar, and al‐Muqdad. When the time of the (Battle of)
Siffin came, the followers of ‘Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, were famous for this name.”[2]
This thought began at the dawn of Islamic history. It was founded by the Prophet, may Allah bless
him and his family, and was embraced by his great companions, who believed in Islam and fought
bravely for it, such as Abu Dharr, Selman, ‘Ammar, al‐Muqdad, and the like of them from among
the Muslims great figures.
All Shi‘ite researchers have confirmed the correctness of this viewpoint. The late Shaykh al‐
Muzaffari says: “Surely, the summons to Shi‘ism began on the day when the great savor
Muhammed, may Allah bless him and his family, called out: ‘There is no god but Allah.’ When
these words of Him, the Exalted, were revealed to him: And warn your nearest relations[3], he
gathered the Hashimites and warned them, saying: ‘Whoever helps me in this matter will be my
brother, my testamentary trustee (wasi), my helper (wazir), my heir and my successor after me.’
However, none answered him to what he wanted except al‐Murtada (‘Ali). So the Prophet said to
them: ‘This is my brother, my testamentary trustee (wasi), my helper (wazir), my heir and my
successor after me. Therefore, listen to him and obey him.’”
Al‐Muzaffary added: “The summons from the leader of the message (the Prophet) to following
Abu al‐Hasan (‘Ali) walked alongside the summons to the two witnesses. For this reason, Abu
Dharr al‐Ghifari was among the Shi‘ites of ‘Ali.”[4] If we look at the reality with a look free from
inclinations and sentiments and distinguished by scientific investigation, we will find the reality,
originality, and depth of this statement. The following points confirm it:
[1] Asl al‐Shi'a wa Usoolaha, pp. 87‐88, Beirut edition.
[2] Roudat al‐Jannat, p. 88.
[3] Ibid., 26, 214.
[4] Tarikh al‐Shi'a, p. 9.
1. The great Prophet, may Allah bless him and his family, left after him great principles that
developed the individual and social life of his community. He left behind him great inheritance the
like of which people have never found throughout their historical stages. He has declared human
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