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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Life of Imam Al-hasan Al-mujtaba Chapter Xiii : the Pledge of Allegiance Islam has taken great care of the caliphate (Khilafa), made great responsibilities in it, and regarded it as responsible for the Muslims’ renaissance, development, progress in the fields of science, and for directing them towards good, keeping them away from the ways of misguidance and corruption, finding sound means for their strength and welfare.

Islam has also made the caliphate to safeguard the religion, keep its affairs, and preserve its ideals. Therefore, the caliphate is the pivot on which the policy of Islam and all its affairs turn. Most surely the reality and thought of Islam include all the religious and political fields. Islam has established a harmonious unity between them and regarded them as one inseparable part. Many orientalists have realized this fact.

One of them has said: “Islam is not just a religious phenomenon; rather it has brought a political regime, for its founder was a prophet and an ideal ruler. He was expert in the ways of government.” Jeet has said: “Islam is not mere individual religious beliefs; rather it requires establishing an independent society having a certain method in ruling, special laws and regulations.”[^1] Most surely there is a close relationship between the caliphate and Islam.

Therefore, it is a part of its programs and a chapter of its chapters. So there is no escape from establishing it on the arena of life. Sheikh Muhammad ‘Abda has said: “Islam is a religion and law. It has established penalties and assigned rights. Apparently, not every belief is a precept…. That is because caprice may overcome (its owner) and desire may control (him). Therefore, the truth is denied, and the aggressor exceeds the limit.

So the proof is not complete unless there is a force to administer the criminal punishments, to carry out the decision of a judge, and to protect the regulations of the community.”[^2] Islam has brought a perfect group of regulations and laws aiming at regulating life, protecting rights, putting an end to deception and oppression, establishing security and justice in the country. Of course they are in need of a force and a state to protect them and apply them to the reality of life.

[^1] Al-Nizam al-Siyasi fi al-Islam, p. 15. [^2] Al-Islam wan-Nasraniya, p. 65.