Imamate (Divinely Appointed Leadership) is a very high position, and it is only Allah who can decide who is qualified for it. And if the Prophet Muhammad (S) announced to the people that the Twelve Imams are the leaders, or that the Ahlul Bayt are the people that we must refer to, or in that Imam Ali is his successor, it was only because he was asked...
His Supplication in Satisfaction when he Looked upon the Companions of this World
O He remembering whom brings honour to those who remember! O He thanking whom brings ...
O God, I showed sincerity by cutting myself off from everything but Thee.I approached...
Given that many Quranic verses point to the supernatural power of the worthy servants...