The Status of Imam in Sheikh Mufid's Thoughts

Status in this paper means duties and tasks. Since Imam has a global leadership over the universe, there are some status and tasks defined for him. There are different opinions as to what exactly are the duties and tasks of Imam in the system of existence and legislation. Sheikh Mufid is a great Shiite theologian. Knowledge of his views can greatly help understand the Shiites theology in the great school of Baghdad in the fourth and fifth centuries. Using a descriptive –analytical approach, this paper aims to explore his views in this regard by comprehensively studying all the aspects of Sheikh Mufid works. Based on the most important findings, Sheikh Mufid has specific theories on Imam’s existential duties, but his views on the legislative duties of Imam are consistent with the prevalent views in the present era.