In this episode of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima explore one of the most defining beliefs of the Imamiya Twelver Shia school the concept of divinely appointed succession through the Twelve Imams. Drawing from a lecture Naming the Twelve Imams by Name by Sayyid Moustafa Al-Qazwini, he breaks down the three foundational pillars of this belief: explicit prophetic naming, divine infallibility (ʿIsmah), and unparalleled superiority of the Imams in knowledge and piety.

The episode also investigates two widely accepted hadith Hadith al-Thaqalayn (The Two Weighty Things) and Hadith al-Safina (The Ark) and discusses Sunni scholarly struggles with the hadith of “twelve successors.” Ultimately, this conversation leads to a powerful reflection on imtihan divine testing and the personal responsibility each seeker bears in pursuing truth, even when it challenges the majority view.

In this powerful episode of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima take a deep dive into one of the most defining and debated events in Islamic history Ghadir Khumm.

Was leadership after the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ divinely appointed or left to community consensus? Drawing from Qur’anic verses, Hadith literature, and insights from Sayyid Ammar Nakshawani’s lecture, this episode explores the rational, theological, and historical arguments for the succession of Imam Ali (AS).

We reflect on terms like Mawla, Wali, and the Prophet’s final message, and how this event continues to shape Muslim identity and belief today. Whether you're Sunni, Shia, or simply curious — you're invited to listen with an open heart.

In this episode of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima take a deep dive into the historical and theological significance of Eid al-Ghadir, the day Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) publicly declared Imam Ali as his Mawla and successor at Ghadir Khumm. They explore whether this was a divinely appointed leadership or a matter left to the community’s decision. Drawing from powerful Qur’anic precedents like the appointments of Adam, Musa, Harun, and Talut they reveal a consistent pattern of divine or prophetic appointment over popular election. The discussion also highlights how the Prophet consistently appointed leaders during his lifetime, never leaving leadership to chance or vote, reinforcing that the announcement at Ghadir was a continuation of a divine model. This episode invites listeners to reflect on the nature of leadership in Islam, divine authority, and the implications of Ghadir on our understanding of faith and community today.