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THE THORNY ISSUE OF THE CALIPH
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Wednesday, 08 April 2009 14:39

This version of history will be argued and debated until the end of time. And whether this was what happened is anyone’s guess. Millions will swear it did happen. Millions more will swear it did not.

THE CORRIDORS OF POWER

Raja Petra Kamarudin

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Our Comments:

1. As we have highlighted before, this author likes to use Islam to argue out his political point. In essence, he likes to confuse and divide the Muslims with his writings. So, we wonder whether he is a ‘Sunni’ or a ‘Shiah’. It is not that we want to divide the Muslims but one must be objective, realistic and careful in putting forward one’s opinions on the unity of the Muslim Ummah. There is no use in portraying this difference in the midst of so many problems facing the Ummah. We do not need another dividing factor to worsen the situation now.

2. Since the author is very stubborn and insists to argue along this line again, we have no choice but to clarify this matter to the readers so that confusion and ignorance will not be rampant in society.

3. Firstly, Rasulullah s.a.w. had indicated to the Muslim Ummah that he preferred Abu Bakar r.a. to succeed him. His Highness did not say it specifically but said that if he were to have a companion other than Allah s.w.t. in this World, he would want Abu Bakar r.a. to be his companion. Also, Rasulullah s.a.w. had asked Abu Bakar r.a. to lead the prayers at that time when Rasulullah s.a.w. was sick.

4. Secondly, Rasulullah s.a.w. died on his birthday i.e. on Monday 12th Rabi’ul Awwal 11 H (632 AD). One narration said he was buried the day after his death i.e. Tuesday and another said 3 days later i.e. Wednesday. Irrespective of which day he was buried, it was clear that the 1st Caliph of Islam was elected through the process of consultations among the Companions r.a. They had chosen Abu Bakar r.a.

5. Thirdly, there was no record saying that Rasulullah s.a.w. whispered into the ear of Ali Bin Abi Talib r.a. to succeed him and be the 1st Caliph of Islam. This argument would not hold water as it has been refuted as in argument no. 3 above. Our records showed that Fatimah r.a. was the one that Rasulullah s.a.w. whispered into her ears during His Highness’s last moments.

6. Fourthly, even if Rasulullah s.a.w. was buried 3 days after his death, the decision of electing Abu Bakar r.a. to be the 1st Caliph was already concluded the day after Rasulullah s.a.w.’s death. So, according to one narration, people were praying and paying their last respects to Rasulullah s.a.w. until late Wednesday, not because they were arguing and fighting on who should be the 1st Caliph.

7. Fifthly, even on his death bed, Rasulullah s.a.w. taught the importance of transparency to the Muslim Ummah. The issue of the leadership of the State is not a meager problem. As such, it has to be done properly and transparently, not based on personal views and whispers.

8. So, this author better stop spreading confusion and seeds of hatred and discontent among the Muslims on the Families and Companions of Rasulullah s.a.w., as done by the enemies of Islam throughout the ages. We condemn him to the bones for even doing that as small as a speck of dust.

9. For further references to the above matters, the readers can have a quick look here and here. Hopefully, with these references, the Muslims will understand better the importance of Islamic history and the wisdom behind it.

Best Regards.........