ABSTRACT
The author of the Sharhu'l Mawaqif says; "The Imamate is valid when resting (1) on a command of the Prophet, or (2) on a command of the preceding Imam, or (3) on the appointment of those who have the right to elect the Imam" ,.\"~' ~, J,-}' ~ J:.l4 .L.\"~' ~)
. (.-('~', J-J' JA' ~ ~ , t~~4 ~L-l' Adam and David are mentioned in the QUr'an (SlURS ii. 29; xxxviii.
