What Is an Imam According to Sunni Scholars?
Sharh al-Mawaqif v8 p345
Imamate is general leadership in religious and worldly affairs. More precisely, the Imam is the successor to the Messenger in establishing the religion and protecting the Muslim community
Ali Called Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr His Son
Sharh Nahj al-Balagha v6 p53
Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr was raised by Ali and was treated like one of his own children, until Ali said: “Muhammad is my son, from the loins of Abu Bakr.”




















