Contemplation on an Article Entitled " Contemplation on ʻAllamah ṬabāṭabaῙ's Theory about the Idea of Imamate in the Verse of Ibtila (trial)

The holy Qur’an contains various verses about guidance and uses different terms taking into account that the occasion in which the term issued. Commentators have expressed their views on these verses and did their best to explain the meaning of guidance. One of these terms is the word “Imam” which comes in the “verse of trial”. Scholars have expounded their views on this verse. The author of Al-Mizan, ʻAllamah ṬabāṭabaῙ, introduces an innovative interpretation of this verse. Theological Knowledge, in 5th volume, contains an article entitled "contemplation on ʻAllamah ṬabāṭabaῙ’s theory about the idea of Imamate in the verse of trial" in which the author rejects ʻAllamas interpretation. Rejecting ʻAllamas interpretation, the author of that article holds that the idea refers to the prophet Ibrahim's capability to enforce decrees. The present paper confirms ʻAllamah ṬabāṭabaῙ’s proofs after a thorough review of his interpretation, to refute the proofs and views given by the author of the article. The research uses a library method and Quran by Quran interpretation.