The Imams عليه السلام are the Sings of whom Allah, the Most Holy, the Most High, has spoken in the Holy Quran

3. Al-Husayn ibn Muhammad has narrated from Mualla ibn Muhammad from al-Washsha’ who has said that he asked Imam al-Rida عليه السلام about the meaning of the words of Allah, the Most High, “Through the signs and with the star people do find their way.” (16:16) The Imams عليه السلام said, “We are the signs and the messenger of Allah is the star,”