(3. The Fourfold Knowledge about the Imam).
And again one must know that (the way to) the knowledge of the Imam is fourfold. [Fol.3v.] First, the knowledge of his body. It can be shared even by an animal. Secondly, the knowledge of his name. It can be obtained even by adversaries. Thirdly, the recognition of his Imamat. In this the "people of the order" can participate. Fourth, the knowledge of his (real) nature. It can be posse4ssed by his Hujjat only.
And again one must know that (the way to) the knowledge of the Imam is fourfold. [Fol.3v.] First, the knowledge of his body. It can be shared even by an animal. Secondly, the knowledge of his name. It can be obtained even by adversaries. Thirdly, the recognition of his Imamat. In this the "people of the order" can participate. Fourth, the knowledge of his (real) nature. It can be posse4ssed by his Hujjat only.
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