An Imam, must, like a Prophet, have the station of purity, that is, be free of sin and error, otherwise he cannot lead and be a model for the people and receive the trust of society.
The Imam must consume the heart and soul of the people and his command be accepted without questioning.
A person who has sinned can never receive such trust and from all points of view, be trusted and confirmed.
How can a person who in his daily life commits errors, have his opinions be relied upon in the work of society and be followed without questioning.
Doubtlessly, a prophet must be immaculate and this quality is necessary for the Imam as well, as we pointed out above.
This can be proven in another way as well. That is ‘the law of kindness’ which the existence of the prophet and Imam relies upon requires the infallibility of the prophet or Imam and the mission which we pointed out in the last lesson, will be incomplete.
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