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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books A Victim Lost in Saqifah 1-4 Deviated Repercussion of These Conjectures[1] First Wrong Result Caliphate is not a Monopoly of Amirul Momineen (a.s.)! [2] So they have said: “Conditions laid down in Islam for head of affairs (Wali-e-Amr) are briefed in this sentence. The most suitable and befitting person for the post of a ruler must be selected.”! [3] “The infallible Imams have two positions.

Most important of all is they are guides, leaders and authorities from God. They are chosen ones to interpret and explain God’s rulings, decrees and what descended on the Prophet. The other one is rulership and Guardianship. It is compulsory upon the Ummah to pay allegiance to and obey them. Since they are superior in knowledge than all others, people must choose and obey them.”! [4] “In this fact there is no doubt that Ali was the most deserving person to succeed the Prophet.

Neither Shia nor Sunni have any doubt in this regard.”! [5] “The person of Amirul Momineen Ali (a.s.) was more deserving than others for rulership. It is not in the sense that Caliphate is his belonging nor in the sense that Caliphate is prohibited for others. But the sense here is eligibility and the qualities – in which he stands first and above all.”!

[6] Second Wrong Result Caliph cannot be Exclusively Ali after the Prophet [1] Attention in this regard shows why unity-seekers place their real idea in the argument of Imamate and Caliphate (elected government). [2] Roots of this perverted outlook can be found in the conjecture of ‘Obtained Imamate’ in writings of people like Dr. Ali Shariati. [3] Nimatullah Salihi Najafabadi: Hukumat-e-Salihaan (Government of the Righteous), Pg.

97 [4] Haider Ali Qalamdaran: Hukoomat Dar Islam (Government in Islam), Vol. 1, Pg. 124 [5] Muhammad Jawad Hujjati Kermani: Aftaab-e-Yazd Daily, Issue No. 8, Khordad 1381 [6] Haider Ali Qalamdaran: Hukoomat Dar Islam (Government in Islam), Vol. 1, Pg. 146 They say: “Rulership and Caliphate in the sense of administration, as it is said, is his (Ali’s) right. Inspite of his acceptance it is prohibited to others. However it is not such an important post.

Rather Caliphate and rulership is among his (Ali’s) positions. When he is not present or he did not become Caliph another one can be made a candidate or can be appointed.”! [1] “In such a case the second obligation becomes mandatory. The formation of Caliphate at consensus of Muhajireen and Ansaar becomes final and legitimate.”!