For undertaking research regarding the important dimensions of the historical declaration of Imam Ali (‘a) as the Imam and successor of the Prophet -­ by the Prophet (S) at Ghadir Khumm1 requires access to various books; and in order to investigate its importance requires lot of patience and endeavor. Because without doubt, after the manifestation of the sacred commandments of the Divine religion of Islam, and the beginning of prophetic mission (Be’that) of the Prophet Muhammad (S), the most sensitive incident of the human history is the same incident of Ghadir Khumm.

On that day by appointing Amir al-Mu'minin (Commander of the Faithful) Ali (‘a) to Imamat and Wilayah in accordance with the Divine inspiration, the prophetic-mission of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S) reached to its perfection insuring the life-giving Divine School of Islam forever. Therefore, the Ghadir incident possesses as much value and importance as assigned to Islam itself.

It is because of these considerations that the intellectuals, writers, and great historians have investigated and argued continuously, various parameters of this important historical incident dealing with Imamat and Wilayah, and by their words and writings confirmed and certified the authenticity of this incident. Thus, keeping its memories immortal and alive forever in the history.

In this way, the great poets by discharging their share of obligations and commitments, composed and recited excellent laudatory poems, thus, keeping the Ghadir incident alive, and registering on the chest of history under the beautiful name -­ Ghadiryeh.

Sayyid Radi the genius, intellectual, and an eminent innovated poet of his period too, by utilizing both his prose and poetic outstanding talents has left his immortal impressions of Ghadiryeh.

Following are some examples of Ghadiryeh of Sayyid Radi:

“Joy and cheer/illness have left us- only the Day of Ghadir is left for reconciliation.

The Day of honor and glory - when the prophet’s vicegerent becomes the Amir ai-Mu 'min (Commander of the Faithful).

Because of this, make your heart composed and contended; returning the false love to the beloved.

Uproot the anguish and sorrow and replace them by planting a sapling of joy and hope.

The tongue is busy in praise and thanks while the heart is full of sadness because of your love and separation.

Here is my tribute -intact and new -like a garden tree heart-appealing and full of joy.

From a singer, joyful with cheerful heart like the joy coming from the water of al-Ghadir’s pond.”

• 1. Ghadir Khumm. In the tenth year of the Hijra, the Most Noble Messenger (S) set out for Mecca to perform his final, farewell Hajj. After carrying out the rituals of the pilgrimage and imparting necessary teachings to the people, he set out for Medina. When he was returning on 18th Dhu'l-Hiiia (10 March 632), on the road, at a locale known as Ghadir Khumm (Ghadir Pond), he ordered the caravan to halt. In the midst of one hundred twenty thousand pilgrims from all over the Arabian Peninsula, he took 'Ali's (‘a) hand, raised it aloft, and declared:
  “He of whom I am the mawla (the patron, master, leader) of him Ali is also the mawla (man kuntu mawlahu ta Ali-un-mawlalhu).
  Oh God! Be friend of him who is his friend and be the enemy of him who is his enemy (Allahuma wali man walalhu wa adi man adahu.”)
  With this act, the question of the successor, who was to govern the affairs of the Muslims, guard the sunna (the body of customary behavior based on the Prophet's precedent), and uphold religious customs and laws, was settled for the Islamic society. The intent of the noble verse.
  'Messenger! Promulgate what has been revealed to you by your Lord, for if you do not, you will not have conveyed His message' (5:67),
  was carried out. The Most Noble Messenger (S) died shortly after returning to Medina. The above traditions of al-Gbadir are so abundantly reported and so commonly attested by hundreds of different transmitters belonging to all school of thoughts that it be futile to doubt their authenticity. Ibn Kathir, a most staunch supporter of Sunni viewpoint has devoted seven pages to this subject and has collected a great number of different isnads from which the tradition is narrated. Also, Imam Ahmad b. Hanbal has recorded this event in his Musnad.