Sinless Guides

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ERROR-FREE TEACHERS

Shia Muslims believe in only those men who are chosen by God Almighty. This is because Guides selected by God provide us with accurate information about God and what He Wills and Commands.

Shias believe that every nation has its own Divine Guides sent by God. People of the world are provided with True Divine Guidance. God sent His teachers to all people on Earth. They all said God sent them as His Holy Messengers. Israelis had Moses. Iraqis had Abraham. India had Buddha. China had Confucius. Even the lost tribes were not ignored By God. Amazon tribes had their own Prophets from God. Native Americans were sent their Holy Teachers. Aborigines were taught by Divine Messengers. Aztecs also had their own Guides from God. No nation was left guideless. Incas and Mayas were taught by the Wise Men from God. Muhammad was the Greatest Messenger sent by God. That is how God makes sure that Seekers of Truth throughout history and in every part of the world receive His True Teachings. That is the Law of God. That is His Mercy and Love towards Humanity. God says in his book Holy Quran that every nation had a Guide. Peace is upon all the Holy Messengers.

Who Changed Purity into Impurity

However, it is sad to say that over the centuries some liars had corrupted the message given by God. For example, the experts admit that the Holy Bible had been altered. Rabbis added their own words to the Torah. They fabricated lies to make God’s Prophets appear to be of bad character. Historians say that New Testament of Christians was also altered. Priests changed words of Jesus. Jesus claimed to be only a Messenger from God. But Paul made him into God. Paul and others after him changed the message of Jesus. Paul was an enemy of Jesus. He infiltrated Christians to mislead them. Many other selfish men invented a false accusation on Jesus and his Holy Mother. Original text of the Bible was corrupted. Some books from God were not even recognised by the priests of Jews and Christians. But God wants to restore His Pure Teachings. God sent Muhammad in the year 570 to deliver once again the Divine Teachings in their Original Purity. In the Holy Book called Quran [Koran], God has Perfected all the previous Messages that He had revealed since the beginning of history.

Short Summary of Teaching of Prophet Muhammad

Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca in 570. He was the Messenger from God.

Holy Prophet taught that there is one True God who is Creator and Maintainer of the Universe. Prophet said we should believe in God and obey Him. We should submit to God. We should worship Him. We should live by His Laws. This is best for us. It leads to real happiness. Prophet told people what God wants from them. He taught us to live justly. He said, in your life be honest and act fairly towards others. Prophet taught respect for parents. He said, Paradise lies under the feet of the mother. He encouraged people to learn knowledge. He said; try to seek knowledge even if you have to go as far as China. He said keep your promises always. He said you should help the oppressed people no matter who they are. He said no man is better than another except in good character.

Prophet told the people that when you die, you will stand before God. You will have to account for your actions. God will either reward you or punish you. There is Paradise and there is Fire of Hell.

Prophet died in 632. He left behind Quran as the book of God, and also one daughter.

God bless Prophet Muhammad and his holy descendents.

12 Guides

Shias believe that all Guides chosen by God are sinless and free from error. After Muhammad the final Messenger from God, the world was to be led by error-free Leaders called IMAMS in Arabic. There are Twelve Leaders in total. The 12 Imams are all Successors of Prophet Muhammad. The 12 Imams of Shias are pure of all sin and evil.

1. Imam Ali

2. Imam Hasan

3. Imam Husain

4. Imam Ali Zainulabideen

5. Imam Al Baqir

6. Imam Jafar Al Sadiq

7. Imam Musa Al Kazim

8. Imam Ali Al Reza

9. Imam Al Taqi

10. Imam Al Naqi

11. Imam Hasan Al Askari

12. Imam Al Mehdi

Peace be upon them all.

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