
Precedents to succession
Judaism, Christianity and Islam share common origins, possess a scripture that is central to their internal view of history and faith, and are associated with
Judaism, Christianity and Islam share common origins, possess a scripture that is central to their internal view of history and faith, and are associated with
It was Friday and people were awaiting him to recite a sermon. He reviewed the memory of that day [years ago] in his mind. What
Historic sources clearly show that the many people who in practice denied the immediate succession of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) by Ali Ibn Abitalib were in
A group of Muslims believe that the great Prophet (PBUH&HP) had never selected a successor for himself and left the topic of Caliphate for people
The Great Prophet (PBUH&HP) left this world in the situation where the Islamic society was in one of its worst situation; from one side it
A tradition referenced in Sahih Muslim1 which was narrated by “Tariq Ibn Shihab”: A group of Jews told the second caliph that: If the Jewish
The historians have narrated that: When the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HP) presented his religion to the Arab tribes, some of them said,” If we agree
The second caliph was in his death bed, and he had not appointed a successor for himself. People around him were concerned and eager for
Prophet’s clarity in speech had left no place for doubt. He had even commanded those present to convey his message to those absent. But about
For anything to come into existence, it requires a cause to create it (1). For example, for a building to be built, it depends on
The members of the Islamic society think of the religion as the most primary principle in their life, and believe that if there is no
“I have not found one person from amongst the deceased to be as lenient and powerful in presenting logical facts as you are.” (Quote taken
The city of Mecca is empty while the desert outside the city gets filled by people. Suddenly a message comes from Allah (SWT) to the
A businessman who decides to travel for a time understands the necessity of appointing someone to take care of business in his absence. Similarly, owner
The concept of Wilayah, with all its roots and meanings, is common in all communities. In other words, it is common in all communities that
According to Islamic and Judeo-Christian historical reference books, all Prophets from the first-Prophet Adam (PBUH) – to the last -Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) – had successors.