Amir al-Mu’minin ‘Alī AlahisSalam Stated

Amir al-Mu’minin ‘Alī (a.s.) said:

“You cannot imitate me entirely, but you can imitate (to some extent) and follow us.”

“Our Shias are only those who follow us.”

[Nahj al-Balagha,vol 5, part 1, page 233]