1. Islamic Intellectual Theology Lesson 37 The Appointed Leadership “IMAAMAT” The Conspiracy of the “Democracy” Part Seven Was “Democracy” implemented in in determining the KHILAAFAT? Edited: March 18, 2009 - BHD

2. Comments of Shaheed M. B. SADR  Questions: There are several points which indicate that there was a setup plan made by them, and is indicated by the following points: 1. Why did Umar only inform Abu Bakr about the SAQEEFA? Even though Abu Bakr didn’t want to leave the house of Prophet (s) at that time, Umar insisted and did not tell anyone else. This indicates some type of preplanning and to have someone with the same thoughts to support him. 2. Denial of Umar of the death of the Prophet (s). As mentioned he became hysterical, but the history of Umar indicates he was tough and rigid and the most blunt companion on the Prophet (s). So that must mean Umar did something to stop the spread of the news until his plan is executed properly. And that happened as we see in the events of SAQEEFA.

3. Umar Denying the Death of the Prophet (s)!  It is presented that Umar got the news of the death and could not handle it, going into hysteria, but the following points indicate that such could not be valid: Rough nature of Umar as mentioned by the AQAAD and other historians (as mentioned previously). Even against the Prophet (s) in several cases he was bold, and it was said about him that he was the most daring person in speaking back to the Prophet (s) amongst us. Since the Age of Ignorance he was known to be rigid. For example the time he buried his daughter, he hit women, and even did so in the time of Islam and after the death of the Prophet (s).

4. The Calamity of Thursday  This incidence also indicates that the death of the Prophet (s) was not sudden to Umar because he said “Verily the book of Allah (swt) is sufficeint for us and the Prophet (s) is hallucinating.” (Bukhari and Tabari)  Another narration Umar says the pain has overcome his state (he is speaking out of pain)  Dr. Yusuf Al-Qaradhawi comments in the following; Umar had a passion for the state of the Prophet (s) and didn’t want him to be bothered in his state of sickness.  Conclusion: He was aware that the Prophet (s) was dying and denied such had occurred, until he got a hold of Abu Bakr.

5. The Cabinet of the Government  The highest position of the government: 1. The Khalifa (The political leader in our term) 2. The Treasurer Abu Ubaydah 3. The Supreme Judge Umar 4. These sensitive posts of the government were in the hand of the three main heroes of SAQEEFA  When UMAR was dying they asked him why don’t you appoint a successor. He said if Abu Ubaydah was alive I would have given it to him.  The title of AMEEN (trustworthy) was given to him by the HADEETH of Umar though there were more trustworthy people than Abu Ubaydah amongst the companions of the Prophet (s).  There were more trustworthy people amongst the companions of the Prophet (s) like Abu Dharr.

6. The Concept of Appointment  It seems that there was a plan that these three will rule consecutively but the death of Abu Ubaydah prevented Umar from doing what Abu Bakr did which was appoint Umar after him.  The concept of appointment was embedded in the thoughts of these companions if the right person in their opinion had existed. But due to lack of such, Umar had to go with the SHOORA in the choosing of six people to appoint the next Caliph.

7. Circulation Between Three  Abu Bakr directs the KHALIFA in SAQEEFA towards Umar and Abu Ubaydah only.  Umar directs it first towards Abu Ubaydah and Abu Ubaydah in turn directs it toward Abu Bak and then Umar.  In another narration they both said how can we take it and you are the best of immigrants MOHAJIREEN, and they stretched their hands to give him the pledge.  The history of MASOODI “MOROOJ AZZHAB” indicates that Muawiya was telling Muhammad son of Abu Bakr that.

8. Refusal of the Three  Why was it only circulated in between the three?  Because Abu Bakr, Umar, and Abu Ubaydah didn’t want to mention the name of Imam Ali (as), or anyone else.  Circulating the leadership in between three indicates a strong plan between the three only  Some Questions; Why non other than the three? Why just three? Why not mention the name of Ammar son of Yasir who was one of the first pioneers in Islam and the son of the first martyrs in Islam.

9. Disobedience Towards the Army of Osama son of Zayd  The Prophet (a) directed Abu Bakr, Umar and many other elderly companions to serve in the army of Osama. They refused to be in it, causing the army to be delayed.  The reason mentioned in history is that they felt the death of the Prophet (s) was imminent and the denial of Umar regarding the death of the Prophet (s) is not possible, this clearly indicates that the Prophet (s) was dying.  It has been mentioned by some historians that some of the wives of the Prophet (s) sent someone to stop the march of the army of Osama when they saw the Prophet (s) become sick violating the command of the Prophet (s).  This made the Prophet (s) become seriously upset and displeased.

10. Umar Slips Up  Umar as mentioned in the history of Tabari that the that the leadership of Abu Bakr was a slip from those slips which Allah (swt) prevented its evil consequences.  Imam Ali (s), in Nahjul Balagha, mentions in his famous sermon of Shaqshaqiyah, that Abu Bakr took his right away and comments on the 2 nd and 3 rd Caliphs.