This study examines the issue of the Imamate (Leadership) from a Qur'anic and narrative perspective, aiming to demonstrate that the Imamate is a divine appointment (covenant) exclusively designated for infallible individuals chosen by God, not a matter of human selection or consultation (Shūrá). The study relies on an analysis of several Qur'anic verses that point to the Imamate and the status of the Ahl al-Bayt (the Prophet's Household, peace be upon them), such as the verses of Guardianship (Wilāyah), Those in Authority (Ulul-Amr), the Clear Proof (Al-Bayyinah), the verse of Ibrahim's Covenant, and the verses of Purification (Al-Taţhīr) and Conveyance (Al-Tablīgh). Supporting evidence is drawn from rigorously authenticated prophetic traditions, notably the Tradition of the Two Weighty Things (Thaqalayn) and the Tradition of the Ark (Safīnah). The research focuses on elucidating the specific meaning of the Imamate (general vicegerency in both religious and worldly affairs) and the prerequisite of Infallibility (‘Iṣmah) for the Imam, as their obedience is paired with the obedience to the Messenger and to God Almighty, emphasizing that the Pure Progeny are the designated explainers and interpreters of the Qur'an. Objectives: To analyze the Qur'anic evidence for the Imamate and the Imam's infallibility, and to document their implications using narrations from both schools of thought (Shi'a and Sunni). Methodology: The research adopted an analytical-deductive methodology, analyzing the verses and deducing their meaning through valid narrations.