They (most of the Prophets companions) have gathered in the...

They (most of the Prophets companions) have gathered in the shed of Bani Saida on that day to determine that caliphate after the Prophet (s). [2] Hashem was the Prophets ancestor. [3] With reference to the clear traditions mentioned in the reliable books of traditions; those traditions that have made the Prophets progeny as the equal of the Qur'an to be the example that must be followed by the men of understanding.

Refer to Muslims Sahih (book of Hadith), at-Tarmithis Sahih, an-Nassaiys Sahih, Ahmads Musnad, at-Tabarani in his al-Kabeer, al-Hakims Mustadrak, ath-Thahabis Talkhees al-Mustadrak, ibn Abu Shaybas Sunan, Abu Yalas Sunan, ibn Sads Tabaqat and many others. For details refer to murajaa no.8 in our book al-Murajaat. [4] Referring to the Prophets saying: My family is security for my umma from being separated.

If a tribe of the Arabs objects to them, it will separate and then become the party of Iblis. Refer to al-Hakims Mustadrak, vol.3 p.149. [5] Referring to the Prophets saying: The example of my progeny among you is like the Ark of Prophet Noah. Whoever rides on it will be saved and whoever lags behind it, will drown. Refer to al-Hakims Mustadrak, vol.3 p.151. [6] Referring to the Prophet saying: The example of my progeny is like the Ark of Prophet Noah.

Whoever rides on it will be saved and whoever lags behind will drown. The example of my progeny among you is like the gate of repentance of the Israelites. Whoever enters into it will be forgiven. Mentioned by at-Tabarani in his al-Awsat.

[7] Imam as-Sabban in his book Isaf ar-Raghibeen and Sheikh Yousuf an-Nabhani in his book ash-Sharaf al-Muayyad and others mentioned that Abu Tharr had narrated the Prophets saying: Make my family among you as the head to the body and as the two eyes to the head. The head is not rightly guided without the eyes. For details refer to our book al-Murajaat, murajaa no.6 -13. The matter is determined when Taym[1] is absent And they[2] are not asked permission when they are present. Yes!

The matter had been determined in the Saqeefa[3] while the Prophet (s) was lying between his family and his close companions for three days. They were around him mourning bitterly and their hearts were about to be cut into pieces with sorrow that might tear the livers and with fear that might move the mountains. The world, with all its wideness, had become too narrow before them.