An Exposition of Some Criticisms Against Khilafat-i-Rashida
Contents
Foreword
The Institution of Khilafat
The Meaning of Khilafat-e-Rashida
The First Era of Khilafat-e-Rashida
The Second Era of Khilafat-e-Rashida
Khilafat-e-Rashida–An Everlasting Era
Criticism of the Institution of Khilafat
I. Is Khilafat Individual?
The Holy Quran Promises Collective Khilafat Rather Than Individual Khilafat
II. Can Khilafat Lead To Dictatorship?
Distinctive Features of Khilafat-e-Rashida
Basic Distinction Between Khilafat and Dictatorship
The Necessity of Obedience to Khilafat-e-Rashida
Difference Between Khalifa Rashid and a Dictator
III. Elected by People and Chosen by God
Indirect Selection by God
God’s Hand in Indirect Selection
God’s Hand Moves in the Shadows
Khilafat Ascribed to Allah
Quaranic Authority for Khalifa
Votes Not Enough
Authority From the Holy Prophet
The Belief of Abu Bakr
The Belief of Omar
The Belief of Usman
The Belief of Ali
The View of the Promised Messiah
Stand Taken by Promised Messiah’s Khalifas
Stand of Ancient Dignitaries
IV. Demands of Abdication
Prayers in the Event of Illness or Incapacity
V. Can Khilafat Exist Without Clear Authority?
The Nomination of Hazrat Ali
Conclusion
