Imam Khomeini on various occasions in this regard said as following:
On the one hand, the verse of Mubahala proves the highest virtues for the Ahl al-Bayt, especially Hazrat Zahra (PBUH), and on the other hand, it is a diagram of the equal ranking of Fatima with the Prophet and other infallibles.
(Extracted from the book of the image of the holy prophet’s Family in the mysticism of Imam Khomeini)
From the way of expressing the verse of Mubahala which states: “and pray and solicit God to condemn those who lie. "; this shows Hazrat Fatima (PBUH) and her husband and children equally shared both the principle of the absolute truth and the divine mission with the Prophet of Islam.
(Extracted from the book of the image of the holy prophet’s Family in the mysticism of Imam Khomeini)
Mubahala proved to be a silencing lesson for all the Christians of Arabia who no longer dared any competition with the Holy Prophet (S.A.W).
The invitation of 'Mubahala' was directed by God, and it was in compliance with His Command that the Holy Prophet took his Ahl al-Bayt along with him to the field of Mubahala.
This serves to generalize how affairs pertaining to Apostleship and the religion of God are determined by the Will of God; allowing no margin of interference from the common people (Ummah).
The matter of Imam Ali's succession followed by eleven Imams to the office of religious leadership should be viewed in this perspective.
The indispensability of ‘Ali, Fatimah, al-Hasan and al-Husayn in following the precepts of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon them) could no longer be disputed.
This event established who the members of the Prophet’s household (Ahl al-Bayt) were, and their spiritual purity.
That notwithstanding their childhood, Imam al-Hasan and Imam al-Husayn did, nevertheless, serve as the active partners of the Holy Prophet in the field of Mubahala.
This yields the conclusion that age is no criteria for the greatness of the infallibles (Ma’sumeen). They are born adorned with virtues and knowledge.
That the Holy Prophet's act of having preferred a few obviously elevates their status above all others.
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