One may ask in one of the forums regarding our statement which is transferred by reason from the prophet…

Answer

In the name of Allah, it is sufficient in this regard to use the Qurnic verse “و ما ينطق عن الهوى إن هو الا وحي يوحى” [Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire.]. This means that the prophet’s holy tongue does not move unless there is a divine revelation. Thus, Allah grants the prophet with infallibility, a matter that proves this is that when Allah orders us to absolutely obey the prophet, as in the Quranic verse “أطيعوا الله و أطيعوا الرسول” [do obey Allah and the Messenger] and “ " من يطع الرسول فقد أطاع الله [He who obeys the messenger obeys Allah]. It is known that the absolute obedience is only achieved if the person to be obeyed is an infallible prophet. Should infallibility not exist, the obedience would not be achieved, as mentioned in the Quranic verse: “ما أتاكم الرسول فخذوه و ما نهاكم عنه فانتهوا” [whatever the Messenger orders you, comply with his orders. Whatever he prevents you to do, comply with the prevention]. This, obviously, orders to do what the prophet orders us to do and prevent what he prevents us from. Allah says “لقد كان لكم في رسول الله أسوة حسنة” [You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct)]. This verse orders us to follow the prophet in his behaviour and whatever he does and does not do. This is not right that the prophet is not infallible because having the probability of committing mistakes, forgetting his own or public affairs. Allah is the Guide and Help.