Islamic Intellectual Theology Lesson 34 The Appointed Leadership “IMAAMAT” The Conspiracy of the “Democracy” Part Four Was “Democracy” implemented in in determining the KHILAAFAT? Edited: March 14, BHD

Claiming Authority  History indicates that only one person claimed to be the appointed authority after the Prophet (s), and that was Imam Ali (s).  The Muslims (except for few the hypocrites) until now acknowledge that Imam Ali (as) was the most truthful person after the Prophet Muhammad (s) and the first to announce his Islam from the companions.  Imam Ali (as) in several places in his words clearly mentioned such and declared that the first leaders were not legal. (sermon of SHAQSHAQIYAH)  When Imam Ali (as) claimed such in public no one belied him.  Having said that, Imam Ali (as) was the only rightful authority over the Muslim community in every aspect.  The opposition did not claim such nor any of their followers. On the contrary in the beginning they said that such an appointment was ignored by Allah (swt) and His Messenger (s). They later began interpreting the incident in their favor.  For the first Caliph they say it was IJMAA’, for the second Caliph it was appointment, and for the third it was SHOORA.

Consensus on Imam Ali (as)  If the entire Muslim nation considers Imam Ali (as) truthful, there surely is IJMAA’ on that.  And he is the only one who made such a claim.  Then it can be said easily that the consensus of the UMMA or the Muslim nation is upon the authority of Imam Ali (as).  Let alone that no one was as knowledgeable as Imam Ali (as) and even the opposition party acknowledged such. Ie. MUAWIYA  When there were some complicated questions asked to them they used to refer to Imam Ali (as) knowing that for the sake of Islam he will help them out. That was the nature of Imam Ali (as) which is a testimony that Imam Ali (as) was approached to solve the problems and he never approached any one other than the Prophet (S) to solve his problems.

Is Qur’aan as HADEETH?  Many claimed that an Imam Is not required because the SUNNAT of the Propeht (s) is secured as the Qur’aan.  Respose: That is not correct. The Qur’aan is secured but some HADEETH has been fabricated, and requires some one Infallible to authenticate or put forth the grounds of authentication. It did not happen in the time of the Prophet (s) because fabrications were less in his time and it increased seriously after his death. Therefore someone Infallible is required after the death of the Prophet (s) to expose the fabrications.  Qur’aan has been authenticated by Allah (swt), but HADEETH has not been authenticated by Allah (swt) On the contrary the Prophet (s)declared that there will be fabricators after him on several occasions.

HADEETH Requires Authentication  Qur’aan in its form is secured but the interpretation is not and requires an Infallible person who never lies or has lied or has committed any type of sin or disobedience to secure its interpretation.  The Prophet (s) left two things and SUNNAT is not one of them because he mentioned that there will be fabricators after him with a few during his life. So how can he leave something which contains fabrications, and leave the UMMA in more confusion?  The Prophet (s) declared that these two things will be a guide, so how can a SUNNAT which has been fabrication a be guide?  That which is left must be an Infallible entity and a basis to solve any confusion arising from the fabricated SUNNA and the fabrication in the interpretation of the Qur’aan.  The SUNNA is not Infallible and requires something Infallible like the Qur’aan, Prophet and/or an appointed Imam to verify its authenticity.

 The Caliph was chosen and they called it IJMAA’. The problem is there are a lot of issues in the claim of IJMAA’ even after Abu Bakr.  Sometimes the HADEETH that the Prophet (s) appointed Abu Bakr to pray on his behalf after him is mentioned. The Prophet (s) told Imam Ali (as) to go and offer prayer. Ayesha heard this and went and informed Abu Bakr who went and led the prayer.  The Prophet in this difficult situation left his house and went to the MASJID and moved aside Abu Bakr to lead the prayer.  They say the Prophet (s) appointed Abu Bakr. Did the Prayer Incident occur? How many people narrate? Only Aisha narrates! And perhaps some others like Umar in the SAQEEFA who were on the same page. Abu Bakr Leading Prayer?

 Prophet (s) asked for a pen and a paper to write instructions for the Muslims; ie. Emphasize Events of Ghadeer Khum. Umar said; no leave him he is hallucinating!  Allah (swt) says he doesn’t talk except that which is revealed to him. Prophet (s) asks them to leave as it was indecent to argue against the Messenger (s) of Allah (swt).  This HADEETH is known as the Calamity of Thursday. Ibn Abbas says the worst misery that happened was the Calamity of Thursday!  Having said that there is no fixed concept claiming to support the KHILAAFAT of Abu Bakr.  Was it the concept of appointment, SHOORA or IJMAA’?  If the concept of appointment is chosen bringing forth the HADEETH of A’isha as an indication that Abu Bakr was appointed then what about the HADEETH of Ghadeer; “Whomsoever I am his authority, Ali is his authority as well!” Calamity of Thursday

 Prophet (s) appointed Abu Bakr to go and give Surat al-Baraa’ to the people of Yemen. Allah (swt) revealed and said bring him back, as Imam Ali (as) is supposed to take it. Abu Bakr asked if there was anything bad descending on him? Prophet (s) said it’s the command of Allah (s).  The appointment of leading prayer was not a clear appointment. We are referring to the appointment of leadership not just to lead prayer may they lead the Salaat on behalf of the Prophet (S) in his absence. Imam Ali (as) was chosen as the complete leadership not only to lead prayer.  In the school of companion the leadership in the SALAAT is not a sensitive issue as even a tyrant can lead, therefore how can such a situation be used to justify the great authority of the KHILAAFAT.  This will be discussed further in detail. Abu Bakr or Imam Ali (as)?