The Path, Urged to be Maintained Steadfastly is Acknowledgement of the Divine Authority of Imam Ali عليه السلام

1. Ahmad ibn Mihran has narrated from ‘Abd al-‘Adhim ibn ‘Abdallah al-Hassani from Musa ibn Muhammad from Yunus ibn Ya‘qub from the person whom he mentioned, from abu Ja‘far عليه السلام, regarding the words of Allah, the Most High: “Had they (jinn and mankind) remained steadfast in their path (religion, Islam), We would certainly have given them abundant water to drink.” (72:16) He said: "It means, “Had people maintained steadfastness in respecting the Divine authority of Ali ibn abu Talib Amir al-Mu’minin, and his successors from his children, peace be upon them, and agreed to obey them, in their orders and prohibitions, He would have given them abundant water. He says, We would drench their hearts with faith. The path (al-Tariqa) means to have faith in the Divine authority of Ali عليه السلام and his successors.”