Some say that Imam Ali (PBUH) is higher than the prophets. Is it correct that Imam Ali (PBUH) is higher than…

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In the name of Allah, Ali Ibin Abu Talib (PBUH) is the best creature after the Great Prophet Muhammad Ibin Abdullah (PBUH&HF). The following Quranic verse is the best justification for that: “And [recall, O People of the Scripture], when Allah took the covenant of the prophets, [saying], "Whatever I give you of the Scripture and wisdom and then there comes to you a messenger confirming what is with you, you [must] believe in him and support him." [Allah] said, "Have you acknowledged and taken upon that My commitment?" They said, "We have acknowledged it." He said, "Then bear witness, and I am with you among the witnesses." And whoever turned away after that - they were the defiantly disobedient.” The verse ordered all the previous prophets to believe in and support the prophet (PBUH&HF). According to this verse, the prophet (PBUH&HF) has become a master who should be obeyed by all the prophets. The one who should be obeyed is better that those who are ordered to obey him. Allah also says “do obey Allah, the messenger and those who are in authority among you”. It is known to the scholars of religion, especially, the Shiite ones, that the phrase people in authority implicates Imam Ali ibin Abu Talib (PBUH), as the prophet said on the day of Ghadeer “whoever I am his master, Ali is his master”. Accordingly, the Commander of the Faithful becomes a master who should be obeyed by all those who used to obey the Messenger (PBUH&HF). We have iterated that the one who should be obeyed is better than those who are ordered to obey him. Allah is the all Guide.