Ahl al-Dhikr
أهل الذكر
ahl al-dhikr
☪️Islamic Terms
People of remembrance; those possessing religious knowledge (identified with Imams in Shi'a Islam).
Full Definition
Ahl al-Dhikr (People of Remembrance) is a Quranic term referring to those who possess knowledge and should be consulted. The Quran states: 'Ask the people of remembrance if you do not know' (16:43). In Shi'a interpretation, particularly Ismaili, this refers to the Imams - those who possess divinely inspired knowledge and are the authoritative sources for religious understanding.