The basis of the political affairs and the leadership after the Holy Prophet (S)...

The basis of the political affairs and the leadership after the Holy Prophet (S): The principle of the prediction of the advent of Twelve Imams from the . The principle of the importunate adherence to the Qur’an and the —the two weighty things. The principle of nominating Imam `Ali (a.s.) as the next leader of the Ummah and the first of the Twelve Imams. The principle of keeping on performing the obligatory rites and the compliance with the leaders.

The principle of immortalizing the plot of Quraysh and Kinanah on the blockade of the Hashimites. The principle of warning people of Quraysh against playing the tyrant after the departure of the Holy Prophet (S). The principle of warning the Sahabah against breaking faith and struggling on power. 5. The basis of punishment of the dissenters against the Holy Prophet (S)’s course: The principle of cursing those who ascribe themselves to other than their fathers or masters.

To present detailed discussions about these bases and principles is impossible; therefore, let us refer to some models of these holy sermons before we refer to the topics and examples related. It is quite clear that the Holy Prophet (S) referred to each of these bases and principles on many occasions before the Farewell Hajj. As a matter of fact, they, together with the six sermons, form an inseparably coalescing topic.

The Holy Prophet (S)’s wording is a revelation that completes and explains each other. In every topic, that wording formulates a perfect doctrinal and legislative unity that contributes in the constructing of the divine comprehensive edifice of Islam. The Humanitarian Equity This basis is too evident to require any further discussion. Previously, we have referred to a number of related texts of the Holy Prophet (S)’s sermons.

Models of the Holy Prophet (S)’s Sermons in the Farewell Hajj Ibn Shu`bah al-Harrani -died in AH 350- records the following on page 30 of Tuhaf al-`Uqul: The Holy Prophet (S)’s Sermon in the Farewell Hajj In the Farewell Hajj, The Prophet said: All praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, seek His aid and forgiveness, and repent to Him. We seek His guard against the evils of our wrongdoings and ourselves.

No one will be able to lead astray those whom Allah guides and no one will be able to guide those whom Allah causes to deviate. I declare that there is no god but Allah exclusively without any associate, and declare that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.