If Imam Ali was divinely appointed, why did he pledge bayʿah to
those who opposed his claim?
Why would the Qur’an spell out minor details clearly yet stay
silent on something as major as Imamat, if it were essential?
If Imamat was established early, why did the idea of nass only
emerge generations after Imam Ali?
If the Imam only “interprets” the Qur’an, why is he allowed to
override its teachings?
If the Imam merely intercedes, why do Ismailis pray directly
to him during paat?
If following the Imam is required for salvation, are all Sunnis
damned despite their prayer and fasting?
Why send a final Prophet ﷺ with a complete religion if later
Imams can alter that religion?
If Ali was the “10th incarnation of Vishnu,” as Ginans claim,
why did he never say so himself?
If balance is truth, why follow only the bāṭin and abandon the
ẓāhir?
The Prophet ﷺ never took money from Muslims — so what justifies
dasond?
