Questions tagged [caliph]
Caliph means successor. The Caliph is the chief Muslim civil and religious ruler. There are four Kulafa al-rashidoon/righteous caliphs and they are Abu Bakr, Ummar, Uthman, and Ali.
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Shia view about three righteous caliphs (Other than Ali R.A.)
There is a Sahih Hadith stating the names of ten (10) people who the Prophet (SA) stated that they will be in Paradise. These names include the names of four righteous caliphs, Abu Bakar RA, Umer RA, ...
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Abu-Bakrs, Omars, and 'Aishas in the offspring of Imam Ali
I heard that in the offspring of Imam Ali bin Abu-Talib (may Allah be pleased with him and honor his face), there were ones who were called:
Abu-Bakr
Omar
'Aisha
Is this true? could you mention them ...
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Who has the authority to assign successor (caliph)? God? The Prophet? People? (Shia view)
The society of Muslims needs to be guided by caliph after Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). Hence, after the death of holy prophet (PBUH), a caliph was assigned to guide and rule the Muslims.
According to my ...
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Why is there no longer a Caliph of the Muslim Ummah?
After the death of the Prophet (S), several Caliphs became leaders of the Muslim Ummah. I have two questions about this:
Who was the last Caliph?
Why is there no longer a set leader of the Muslim ...
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Why did Hossein Ibn Ali not accept Yazid ibn Muawiya's as a caliph?
Why did the grandson of the Prophet, Hossein Ibn Ali, not accept Yazid ibn Muawiya as a caliph?
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What did the prophet say about whom the first caliph should be?
As I know, there is an ongoing discussion on who the first caliph should have been, but what did the holy prophet Muhammed s.a.s. said about this matter? What was his commandment? Is there a safe ...
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Requirements for being chosen as a Caliph?
Spawned from this question what is the requirements for becoming and remaining a Caliph (or ruler in general) according to Islam? Is there any requirement at all or whoever could reach the power and ...
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Does Islam have a flag?
There are many narrations where the Allah's Apostle (salallahu alayhi wassalam) mentions "flag" like the following one:
Narrated Anas:
The Prophet had informed the people of the martyrdom of ...
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To what extent can Shura (consultation of Muslims) be used for selecting Caliph?
Shura (mutual consultation) is clearly prescribed in the Qur'an, as follows:
وَالَّذِينَ اسْتَجَابُوا لِرَبِّهِمْ وَأَقَامُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَأَمْرُهُمْ شُورَىٰ بَيْنَهُمْ وَمِمَّا رَزَقْنَاهُمْ ...
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Is the hadith of the pond of Khumm authentic? If so, what is the sunni view on it?
In this hadith of the pond of Khumm, it shows that Ali is shown to be said that he is the master of whom the Prophet was the master of:
O people, Allah the Most Kind the Omniscient has told me that ...
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Was khutbah delivered in the Arabic language in non-Arabic speaking lands during the 4 caliphs rule?
The Caliphs conquered non-muslim lands who didn't speak arabic and I assume there must have been conversions during this time as well. So, did the friday khutbah take place in arabic there or was it ...
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Were the military adventures of Caliphs conquering land after land just? [closed]
As far as I know the Prophet of Islam (pbuh) mostly fought defensive wars while after death of Prophet, Muslim caliphs began a journey to conquer land after land and to bring territories under their ...
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Must muslims establish khilafah?
Do muslims have the obligation to create a khilafah? What is this opinion based on?
Is the creation of khilafah a sunni, or shia "thing". What schools favors khilafah?
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Shias believe the successors to Muhammad must be from the Ahl-ul-Bayt. Aren't the four Rashidun caliphs related to the Prophet?
Shias believe the successor of Muhammad has to be from the Ahl-ul-Bayt( Family of the Prophet). Abu Bakr as-saddiq and Umar ibn al-Khattab were father in laws of the Prophet. Othman ibn Affan is also ...
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Is there any accountability for ruler in Islam and if so, what is the model?
Reading the history, I have noticed that Islamic ruler are mostly tyrants rather than rulers. They have full control of all affairs. No one can defy them. There is no election. A descendent of the ...
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Who elected Khalifah in Rashidun Chalipate?
I asked in history stackexchange.
Sunni source is that the first four Chaliphs are "properly" elected.
However, some Syiah disagree.
This one says, for example,
https://history.stackexchange.com/...
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Limits of the legislative powers of the caliph
In a comment to this answer, user Uma states (picking up an example about fizzy water I suggested):
The limits ordained by religion are that the caliph shouldn't prevent
doing an obligatory ...
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Why didn't Ali (RA) punish the assassin of Usman?
I've read in many places that he was hesitant to punish his killers, which eventually led to the fitnah and then his own death. If he'd had punished them possibly the battle of Karbala could've been ...
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Why is Muhsin bin Ali bin Abi Talib not considered among imams of Shia?
We know Shias accept Hassan and hussain among twelve imams.
Why don't shia accept Muhsin , the third male offspring of Ali and Fatima as an imam among the twelve imams? Even though they admit that he ...
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Can anyone find the reference for Hazrat Ali r.a saying?
Saying is like whoever advice a person publicly has pushed him towards evil even more and whoever advice a person alone, pushed him towards good.
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What is the punishment for disobeying the caliph?
Would it be considered the same as disobeying Muhammad himself? Assuming the caliph was fulfilling his duties.
Or are there grounds to disobey proclamations by either?
Any help or insight with this ...
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Who has the authority to assign successor (caliph)? God? prophet? people? (Sunni view)
The society of Muslims needs to be guided by caliph after prophet Mohammad (PBUH). Hence, after the death of holy prophet (PBUH), a caliph was assigned to guide and rule the Muslims.
According to my ...
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Why it is prohibited for Muslims to enter a building with images and statues?
While going through the below question:
Can social functions be booked in a Church?
I stumbled upon this Hadith:
Ibn ‘Aa’idh narrated in Futooh al-Shaam that when ‘Umar came to Syria,
the Christians ...
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Is changing lip colour haram?
I've heard from sources that you can change somethings about yourself for temporarily or it has to be a slight adjustment so does changing lip colour apply to these.
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is it true that Islam Spread by the Sword? or Declared many War? [closed]
In the past Islam had big glory and had many region, could someone tell me why Islam had accomplished such a big glory and had so many region?
according to that, is it true Islam had Declared so many ...
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Did the Quran exist in it's present order before the death of Prophet (SAW)? [duplicate]
I was reading the below Hadith:
Narrated `Aisha:
Once Fatima came walking and her gait resembled the gait of the
Prophet (ﷺ) . The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Welcome, O my daughter!" Then he
made ...
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Did rival Muslim rulers have any religious premise to justify the wars between their umma?
Much blood has been shed between Muslims in rivalry over who should lead the umma. Before fighting over politics, the premise of the requirement of a single ruler for all of the Muslims was never ...
