The Imām is the Pole (qutb) of both the physical world and the spiritual world. The sanctity (walāyah) of all saints derives from his walāyah and the inner meaning (ta’wīl) of all religions and revelations is preserved his knowledge (‘ilm). The Imām provides spiritual and temporal guidance to the believers and his Light inspires and illuminates human souls to achieve spiritual elevation and actualization.
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