What sources of authority are accepted by Shias today?

Table of Contents:

1. What sources of authority are accepted by Shias today?
2. Who are the ultimate legal authority of the organization?
3. What is God's hierarchy?
4. What does the Bible say about praying for our leaders in government?
5. What do you pray for government leaders?
6. Which Angel is the voice of God?
7. Who is God's right hand man?

What sources of authority are accepted by Shias today?

Among Shia, Usuli school of Ja'fari jurisprudence uses four sources, which are Qur'an, Sunnah, consensus and the intellect.

Who are the ultimate legal authority of the organization?

In a company form of organisation, the ultimate authority is vested in the shareholders who delegate the authority to a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors delegates its powers to the chief executive who delegates it to the managers and so on.

What is God's hierarchy?

The Great Chain of Being is a hierarchical structure of all matter and life, thought by medieval Christianity to have been decreed by God. The chain begins with God and descends through angels, humans, animals, and plants, to minerals.

What does the Bible say about praying for our leaders in government?

In Jesus' name, Amen. We are grateful to live in a country where we can openly pray for our leaders. One of Paul's very first instructions to his protégé, Timothy was to pray “for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness” (1 Timothy 2:2 NIV).

What do you pray for government leaders?

God, thank You for the men and women who serve our country in leadership roles and for their families. Please provide our leaders with reminders each day of why they decided to dedicate their lives to public service, and use that commitment to encourage them.

Which Angel is the voice of God?

Metatron

Who is God's right hand man?

Jesus Christ