The Continuation of Imamate and theNecessity of Recognition of Imam
 The Continuation of Imamate and the Necessity of Recognition of Imam      Islam is undoubtedly the everlasting religion until the  Resurrection Day and never dependent upon the great  Prophet of Islam (a.s). The Holy Quran says:  وَمَا مُحَمَّد إِلَّا رَسُولٌ قَدْ خَلَتْ مِنْ قَبْلِهِ الرُّسُلُ أَفَإِيْن مَاتَ  أَوْ قُتِلَ انْقَلَبْتُمْ عَلَى أَعْقَابِكُمْ .  “And Muhammad is no more than a messenger;  the messengers have already passed away before  him; if then he dies or is killed will you turn  back upon your heels? 2:1441”  So the continuation of Islam, as a religion, over time is  an established principle.  Defending religion, execution of Shari’ah  commandments and protecting the glory of Muslims  and Islamic territory, on the other hand, requires  leadership and commandment or else it would not be  possible. The necessity of leadership is an issue agreed  upon by all Islamic sects and branches and except for  a small group, not worthy of attention, no one has  doubted it.  Adhu...