It explores the concept of guardianship [Wilayah] in its two forms: legislative and ontological. The author primarily focuses on ontological guardianship in its specific sense, which is a status granted to certain individuals who have reached a state of closeness to Allah. The most prominent examples of such individuals are the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) and Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them).
The book further examines the path that leads to this specific station of guardianship, emphasizing that it is reliant on two main elements: the first is knowledge and understanding, and the second is action and worship. There is no doubt that sincerity is a fundamental condition for attaining this rank in all of its stages. The stronger the sincerity of the servant, the deeper and more profound their rank of guardianship becomes.
It is crucial to note that the author maintains that humans do not possess guardianship in the same realm as the guardianship of Allah, Almighty, neither in parallel nor in succession. Rather, they serve as manifestations of Allah’s beautiful names. Therefore, the actions of the infallible or their guardianship are a reflection of Allah's own guardianship.
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