Ameerul Momenin (A.S) In Qur’an
Surah al Fatiha (The Opening)
1. Verse 6: "Keep us on the straight path (siratul mustaqeem)"
Imam Sadiq (A.S) narrates, "Siratul Mustaqeem is Ameerul Momineen Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S)." (Maani ul Akbar pg 32)
2. Surah Baqarah (The Cow)
1. Verse 26: "Surely Allah is not ashamed to set forth any parable, even that of a gnat or anything above that; as for those who believe, they know that it is the truth from their Lord,"
Imam Ja’far Sadiq (A.S) narrates regarding this verse "Allah mentioned the example of gnat for Ameerul Momineen (A.S) and the one who is above that is RasoolAllah (PBUH). Allah says, "As for those who believe, they know that it is the truth from their Lord," and that truth is Ameerul Momineen (A.S)." (Tafseere Burhan First Edition pg 70)
2. Verse 38 "We said: Go forth from this (state) all; so surely there will come to you a guidance from Me, then whoever follows My guidance, no fear shall come upon them, nor shall they grieve"
Jabir narrates, "I asked Imam Abu Ja’far (A.S) regarding this verse, "so surely there will come to you a guidance from Me, then whoever follows My guidance, no fear shall come upon them, nor shall they grieve.", Imam (A.S) said, "The guidance is Aliibn Abi Talib (A.S)." (Tafseer Ayyashi First Edition pg 60)
3. Verse 40 "Be faithful to your promise with Me and I will fulfill My promise with you" Sama bin Mahran narrates, "I asked Imam Abu Abdullah Sadiq (A.S) regarding this Verse , Imam (A.S) said, "That promise of Allah is wilayate Ali (A.S). It is wajib upon you from Allah. Fulfill it and Allah will fulfill His promise of jannah with you." (Tafseer e Ayyashi First Edition pg 60)
4. Verse 45 "And see assistance through patience and prayer, and most surely it is a hard thing except for the submissive ones."
Ibne Abbas (ra) narrates regarding this saying of Allah, "The most submissive in the prayers are RasoolAllah (PBUH) and Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S)." (Tafseer e Furat pg 20)
5. Verse 58 "enter the door prostrate and say "Repentance", We will forgive you" Saeed Ilfalafri narrates I heard Imam Reza (A.S) say regarding this verse, "We are the door of repentance for you." (Tafseer e Ayyashi First Edition pg 63)
6. Verse 105 "Those who disbelieve from among the followers of the Book do not like, nor do the polytheists, that the good should be sent down to you from your Lord, and Allah chooses especially whom He pleases for His mercy, and Allah is the Lord of mighty grace."
Abu Salih narrates from Hammar who narrates from Imam Reza (A.S) who narrates from His Forefathers the saying of Imam Ja’far Sadiq (A.S) regarding this verse, "Allah chooses especially whom He pleases for His mercy".
Imam (A.S) said, "Allah has chosen His Prophet, His Successor, and His Offspring for His mercy. Allah has 100 different kinds of mercy. 99 of which are for Muhammad (PBUH), Ali (A.s), and His Offspring. One is for all of the believers". (Tafseer Burhan First Editon pg 140)
7. Verse 138 "We take our color from Allah and who is better than Allah at coloring. We are His worshippers"
Imam Abu Abdullah Sadiq (A.S) narrates, "The color of Allah is in reference to the momin’s promise of allegiance regarding Ameerul Momineen (PBUH)." (Tafseer e Furat pg 62)
8. Verse 143 "And thus We have appointed you a middle nation, that ye may be witnesses against mankind and that the messenger may be a witness against you"
Imam Muhammad Baqir (A.S) said regarding this verse, " There is always a witness in every era fro m us. Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S) was in His time. Hussein (A.s) was in His time. Every one of us who invites towards Allah." (Tafseer e Furat pg 62)
9. Verse 185 "The month of Ramadhan is that in which the Qur’an was revealed, a guidance to men and clear proofs of the guidance and the distinction; therefore whoever of you is present in the month, he shall fast therein, and whoever is sick or upon a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire for you difficulty, and (He desires) that you should complete the number and that you should exalt the greatness of Allah for His having guided you and that you may give thanks."
Yunus bin Yaqoub narrates from Imam Ja’far Sadiq (A.S) regarding this verse, "Allah desires comfort for you, and He does not desire for you difficulty", Imam (A.S) said, "That comfort is Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S)." (Tafseer Furat pg 3)
10. Verse 208 "O’ you who believe! Enter into submission" In Tafseer Qumi, Imam (A.S) says regarding this verse of Allah, "It means enter into the Wilayat of Ameerul Momineen (A.S)". (Tafseer Furat pg 61)
11. Verse 238 "Be guardians of your prayers and of the middle prayer and stand up with the devotion to Allah"
Zarara narrates from Abdul Rahman bin Kaseer who narrates from Imam Sadiq (A.S) regarding this Verse, Imam (A.S) said, "The prayer is RasoolAllah (PBUH), Ameerul Momineen (A.S), Hazrat Fatimah (A.S), Hassan (A.S) and Hussein (A.S). The middle prayer is Ameerul Momineen (A.S). "Stand up with devotion to Allah" are those who are obedient to Imams (A.S)." (Tafseer e Furat First Edition pg 47)
12. Verse 249 "Surely! Allah will try you with a river." Ibne Abbas (ra) narrates, "There is a name of Ameerul Momineen (A.S) in the Book of Allah that people are unaware of." The people asked him, "What is that name"? Ibne Abbas (ra) replied, "Nahr (river)". Allah says in Qur’ an, "Surely Allah will try you with a river" (Tafseer Furat pg 69)
13. Verse 256 "Whoever disbelieves in the Shaitan and believes in Allah he indeed has laid hold onto the firmest handle, which shall not break off, and Allah is Hearing, Knowing."
In the Tafseer of this verse, RasoolAllah (PBUH) says, "Whosoever wishes to hold fast to that firm handle which will never break off should keep fast held to the wilayat of My Brother and My Successor, Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S). Because whosoever loves Him, Allah will never let Him end in loss. Whosoever is jealous of Him, Allah will never give him any success." (Tafseer e Safi page 71)
The people asked, "O’ RasoolAllah (PBUH), what is the firmest handle?" RasoolAllah (PBUH) replied, "The Wilayat of the Master of the Successors." The people asked, "O’ RasoolAllah (PBUH), who is the Master of the Successors?" RasoolAllah (PBUH) replied, "Ameerul Momineen (A.S)." The people asked, "O’ RasoolAllah (PBUH), who is Ameerul Momineen (A.S)?" RasoolAllah (PBUH) replied, "The Master of Muslims and their Imam after Me." The people asked, "O’ RasoolAllah (PBUH), who is the Master of Muslims and their Imam after you?" RasoolAllah (PBUH) replied, "My Brother, Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S)"
(Bihar ul Anwar 36th Edition page 20 hadith 16, Borhan First Edition page 244 hadith 11, Al Yaqeen page 62, Ghayatol Maram page 19 hadith 20, page 46 hadith 61, and page 167)
14. Verse 265 "And the parable of those who spend their property to seek the pleasure of Allah and for the certainty 'of their souls is as the parable of a garden on an elevated ground, upon which heavy rain falls so it brings forth its fruit twofold but if heavy rain does not fall upon it, then light rain (is sufficient); and Allah sees what you do."
In the Tafseer of this verse "And the parable of those who spend their property to seek the pleasure of Allah", Imam Sadiq (A.S) said, "This verse was revealed for Ameerul Momineen Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S)." (Tafseer Furat pg 7)
From the Book: Ameerul Momineen (A.S) In Qur’an
By: Sayyid Jazib Reza Kazmi
