The concept of Imam in the Quran and Sunnah

Abstract

Abstract:-Muslim scholars differed in the definition of the imamate. This difference stems from the divergence of their opinions and their belief in the way of proving the imamate. Some of our scholars see that the word "imam" is not given to anyone except on terms that must be a reference for all people in all matters of the message. The one responsible for the implementation of the provisions of God, which is followed by the people in all their political and social affairs, which they take and from which they issue the leader of the nation led as desired by heaven, apply the provisions of religion and establish the construction of Islam has increased the interest of scientists in this matter greatly increase, is considered as an important focus in the Islamic thought and in the culture of the Islamic nation.Key words: Imam, Imamah, Prophecy, Succession, Sharia, Nature, Mind, Kindness, the choice, Text.