Is it possible for Imams to exercise control over planets or natural forces through Allah's will without requiring His permission in every instance?
Is it possible for Imams to exercise control over planets or natural forces through Allah's will without requiring His permission in every instance?
Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 1 year ago
Anything that occurs depends on the permission of Allah.
As for whether the Imams can exert control over the natural world, through the permission of Allah, within Shi'ism, there are varying views. Some scholars hold that they have the capability to affect the natural world in any way. Others say they have this ability in special cases where a supranatural act (karamat) is called for. Still others reject this idea as heterodox (ghuluww).
I personally hold the first view.
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