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A caliphate will succeed the Prophet (ﷺ), proven from the Noble Qur’an:
A caliphate will succeed the Prophet (ﷺ), proven from the Noble Qur’an:
The cause of revelation, was the Sahābah as agreed upon by Shī’a & Sunni.
Firstly, this verse acutely contradicts the concept of Imamate:
Firstly, this verse acutely contradicts the concept of Imamate:
1) Allāh is speaking to the people at the time of revelation (Sahābah), and affirms that He has promised (وَعَدَ اللَّهُ) succession (in leadership) to the believers AMONGST THEM (مِنكُمْ).
11 of the 12 Imāms were not even born ...
Hence, it is not possible that they be included in the ‘مِنكُمْ’, Allāh has promised leadership too.
Hence, it is not possible that they be included in the ‘مِنكُمْ’, Allāh has promised leadership too.
2) How can this verse not refer to ‘Ali (ra)?
Allāh’s promise in the verse, declares that the leader will have control over the land (فِي الْأَرْضِ).
After the Prophet (ﷺ)’s death, who had control over the land?
It certainly was not ‘Ali (ra), even by the Shī’a narrative.
Allāh’s promise in the verse, declares that the leader will have control over the land (فِي الْأَرْضِ).
After the Prophet (ﷺ)’s death, who had control over the land?
It certainly was not ‘Ali (ra), even by the Shī’a narrative.
3) Furthermore, the promise of control over ‘الْأَرْضِ’ (the land) disproves the idea that the leadership spoken about in the verse, is of a spiritual type.
A Prophet/Imām (spiritual leader) still holds their rank, regardless of the amount of land/followers they have.
(cont’d)
A Prophet/Imām (spiritual leader) still holds their rank, regardless of the amount of land/followers they have.
(cont’d)
A caliph however, must have control over the land (الْأَرْضِ) to maintain his position of authority.
Thereby demonstrating, that verse [24:55] speaks of khilāfah.
The derived noun form of ‘لَيَسْتَخْلِفَنَّهُمْ’, gives ‘خَلَائِفَ’ (caliph/successor).
Thereby demonstrating, that verse [24:55] speaks of khilāfah.
The derived noun form of ‘لَيَسْتَخْلِفَنَّهُمْ’, gives ‘خَلَائِفَ’ (caliph/successor).
To supplement this notion, we note that whenever Allāh speaks of khilāfah in the Qur’an, it always entails the mention of land/control of it.
An example is below.
{Also refer to verses 12:54-56 that narrate the story of Prophet Yūsuf (as)}
An example is below.
{Also refer to verses 12:54-56 that narrate the story of Prophet Yūsuf (as)}
Conclusion:
1) A caliphate will succeed the Prophet (ﷺ).
2) As per the promise of Allāh, the successor will have control over the land.
3) It cannot refer to the twelve Imāms as they are not included in the ‘مِنكُمْ’, Allāh is addressing in the verse.
1) A caliphate will succeed the Prophet (ﷺ).
2) As per the promise of Allāh, the successor will have control over the land.
3) It cannot refer to the twelve Imāms as they are not included in the ‘مِنكُمْ’, Allāh is addressing in the verse.
4) Who are those who have been given the khilāfah before?
There is consensus among Shī’a & Sunni scholarship, that this segment of the verse refers to the Banī Israel.
There is consensus among Shī’a & Sunni scholarship, that this segment of the verse refers to the Banī Israel.
The Prophets of Banī Israel, as well as holding the rank of Nabūwwa, were also caliphs (leaders) for their people. They controlled land & oversaw the ruling of vast swathes of territory.
After Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), Prophethood has ceased, however through this verse, the khilāfah continues.
Allāh describes the caliphate of Banī Israel in the following verse.
Allāh describes the caliphate of Banī Israel in the following verse.
The scholars assert that just as Allāh bestowed upon the leaders of Banī Israel a mighty kingdom, a similar might will be reflected in the caliphate of those addressed in this verse.
This is the (suggested) meaning of ‘كَمَا اسْتَخْلَفَ الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ’.
This is the (suggested) meaning of ‘كَمَا اسْتَخْلَفَ الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ’.
This meaning holds true when we see that the caliphates of Abū Bakr, Umar & Uthman (raa) witnessed great accomplishments & expansions, that oversaw the defeat of some of the most powerful empires in history, Persia & Byzantine.
The caliphate in the first thirty years was a powerful, potent force.
5) Allāh also confirms in the verse, that the religion of the leader shall be adopted by the people.
When was Shī’ism ever adopted by the people, after the Messenger of Allāh’s (ﷺ) demise?
Who was the Shī’a leader who held control over the land (فِي الْأَرْضِ)?
Who was the Shī’a leader who held control over the land (فِي الْأَرْضِ)?
Is it even feasible that this refers to the twelve Imāms, when eleven of them resorted to concealing their religion (through taqīyyah) for most of their lives, and the twelfth is in hiding?
(cont’d)
(cont’d)
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