هل کان ولایزال الشیخ الطوسي سببا في تعثّر ظهور إمام زماننا ؟؟!!

The speaker begins by quoting Imam al-Baqir (peace be upon him) regarding the least action that makes a person an idolater (mushrik). The Imam stated that associating partners with Allah can be as simple as mistaking a date pit for a pebble, and vice versa, and adhering to this false belief. This illustrates the importance of accuracy and critical thinking in religious understanding, rather than blindly accepting traditional beliefs.

The speaker explains the metaphor of 'nawa' (date pit) and 'hasat' (pebble). If a 'nawa' (something small or insignificant) is elevated to the status of 'hasat' (something larger or more significant), or vice versa, it means one is misjudging the true value or position of individuals or concepts. Applying this to religious figures, elevating ordinary people to a sacred status or diminishing the status of infallible Imams is deemed as shirk, even if one performs all religious duties.

The discussion shifts to Imam Mahdi's (peace be upon him) letter to Sheikh Mufid, where the Imam expresses his displeasure with certain beliefs and actions of his followers. The speaker asserts that the Imam's absence is due to these deviations, which include misunderstanding the Quran and the Ahl al-Bayt. These errors are not just about sins but about fundamental beliefs and interpretations of religion.

The speaker then introduces Sheikh Tusi's book, 'Al-Iqtisad', where Tusi states that an Imam does not necessarily possess complete knowledge before assuming Imamate and that they learn gradually. Tusi also suggests that Imams are not knowledgeable in all practical crafts and professions, implying that they would need to consult experts in such matters. This perspective is criticized as diminishing the Imam's all-encompassing knowledge.

The speaker highlights how Sheikh Tusi's views contradict numerous prophetic traditions and Quranic verses emphasizing the Imam's profound and complete knowledge from birth, as well as their role as guides in all aspects of life. Examples like "Ali is the gate of knowledge" and the Imams' knowledge even as children are cited to refute Tusi's claims.

To further demonstrate the Imams' comprehensive knowledge, the speaker shares a narration about Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) debating with an Indian physician in front of the Abbasid Caliph Mansour. Imam al-Sadiq reveals his superior knowledge of medicine, explaining the intricate details of the human body and illnesses, surpassing the physician's understanding. This story underscores that the Imams possess divine knowledge that extends to all sciences, including those considered specialized professions.

The speaker concludes by reiterating the serious implications of misinterpreting the Imam's status and knowledge. He urges the audience to reflect on these truths and pray to Allah to enlighten them in matters of religion, so they may earn the pleasure of their Imam, particularly in their beliefs and understanding of religious laws.