The reflections of the event of Ghadeer have continued to shed their rays throughout the vide expanse of the entire human civilization.

Ask the commentators of the Quran, contact the compilers of the Hadith, interrogate the historians, inquire from the biographers, discuss with the intelligentsia, consult the scholars and then ponder on the importance of the event of Ghadeer.

Every heart has been moved by the event of Ghadeer and every soul has been stired by it. This event has established its authority among various religious and social groups and almost every school of thought has acknowledged its authenticity.

Ghadeer is that living truth which emerged from the horizon of history, shedding its light like the sun and stars on every age and region.

When we look towards the origins, sources and authorities of Ghadir we feel that the enthusiasm and spirit, which the scholars, commentators and historians have shown in this connection, has been exemplary. Perhaps no other event of Islamic History has been related or written with such zeal and zest.

In every age, Ghadir has stirred the imagination of so many poets and writers. From the very inception of this event up to this day in all ages the masters of art and poetry have written in praise of Ghadir. This event is an everliving topic for the literary gatherings of the Orient.

Impressed by the extra-ordinary fame and importance of the event of Ghadir no less a scholar than the famous Allama Zia-Uddin Muqbibi (deceased 1108 A.H.) had to decide that `if the tradition of Ghadir is not considered to be wellknown then no aspect of the religion of Islam can be traced and proved’.

When asked about what the Muslims should do on this auspicious day the Imam said, “Keep fast on this day, busy yourselves in prayers, and devote yourselves to the service of God. It is also essential to remember and narrate the virtue of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) and his Descendants because the Prophet had asked Ali to observe the day of Ghadir as a day of rejoicings. The conduct of all the Prophets had been to declare the day of appointment of their successors to be the day of rejoicings".