6. Imam Fakhruddin Razi (d. 604 AH), commenting on the verse, On that day We shall call every community with their imam (Bani Isra’il 17: 71), says, ‘There is another possible meaning of “imam” and that is as follows: there are many moral virtues and vices. Everyone possesses one or the other. There are people who are overwhelmed by anger (i.e. they are angry); others [who are] full of hatred or jealousy. On the other hand, there are those who are forgiving, brave or generous. So these virtues or vices are like an imam for him on the Day of Judgement; reward or punishment will be as a result
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