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Walāya (Devotion to the ahl al-bayt)

The Shīʿī principle of loyalty and spiritual allegiance to ʿAlī and the Imams, regarded as a pillar of faith.

The Shīʿī principle of loyalty and spiritual allegiance to ʿAlī and the Imams, regarded as a pillar of faith.

Key passages(5)

Ikhtisas · al-Mufid

Very high

Musannaf · Ibn Abi Shayba

High
Khisal 2975challenges

Khisal · Ibn Babawayh (al-Saduq)

High

Cuyun Akhbar Rida · Ibn Babawayh (al-Saduq)

High

Mazar · al-Mufid

Moderate