Concept of Wilayat and its Dimensions in Holy Quran

This essay is trying to answer this question that if the concept of Wilayat which has a great significance in traditions and is greatly highlighted in our literature and poetry is just to say that Ali (A.S) and his infallible children are the prophet’s successors or it is beyond any historical issue and it implies the truth that the words of Ahlul Bayt has the same authority of God’s word and the prophet’s word. Therefore, due to the authority of their deeds and words, one must take the pledge to obey them in practice and follow their way. So according to the verses and traditions, it is certain that Ahlul Bayt’s words have the authority for us and we must act as they said, however Wilayat and Muwalat imply a much higher truth.