Islamic Intellectual Theology

Lesson 34
The Appointed Leadership
“IMAAMAT”

The Conspiracy of the “Democracy”

Part Four

Was “Democracy” implemented in

determining the KHILAAFAT?
Edited: March 14, 2009 - 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.
Abu Bakr Leading Prayer?

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.
Calamity of Thursday

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!”
Abu Bakr or Imam Ali (as)?

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.