khilafat - why and how

8/6/2019 Khilafat - Why and How

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"KHILAFAT WHY AND HOW?

Writer: Abdul Karim Asri

The Need of "Khilafat" and "Amarat"

The Great Last Prophet - Mohammad (Peace be upon him) wasborn in the year 571 A.D (20th April corresponding to 9 Rabi-ul-Awwalon Monday). As forty years of precious age passed, in the same monthof Rabi-ul-Awwal, continuous good tidings culminated. In address ofAngel Gabriel (Rooh-ul-Quds) which started Prophet-hood and in thesame year, at the end of month of Ramzan-ul-Mubarak, the revelation ofQuran ("Karim") - revelation meant for recitation ("Wahi-e-Mutlov")began to send down step by step. It is admitted fact, beginning of Wahi(Revelation) and revelation of Quran ("Karim") occurred on Monday aswell. The book of Allah Quran Karim carries first lesson of unity of God("Tauheed") only and only this. This lesson (of "Tauheed") was taught inMecca for continuous 12 to 13 years. But the residents of Mecca did notaccept it. Finally Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon him) left Meccafor "Yathrab", as per command of Allah on 27th of "Safar-ul-Muzaffar (inthe 13th year of Prophet-hood) corresponding to 12th September(Thursday) - reached Mosque of "Quba" in the first year of Hijra, on the12th of the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal on the day of Friday, the Prophet(PBUH) started his next journey riding on camel back, from "Quba"(Mosque) and reached residences of Bani Salim and delivered firstFriday sermon (as ordered by Allah) also said Juma prayers afterwards,on the same day he entered "Yathrab" which was renamed as "Madina-tun-Nabi". He spent ten years of Prophet-hood in "Madina-tun-Nabi" inthe 11th year (on 29th of Safar-ul-Muzaffar - the day was Tuesday whilereturning from funeral prayers to his residence, he developed Head-achewhich was caused of his ultimate death. This head-ache lasted 13 to 14days and on 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal (Day being Monday) after Zuhrprayers, he breathed his last, leaving this temporary worldly abode for

permanent abode of here after (Inna Lillah-e Wa Inna Elai-hi- Rajioon)May Allah bestow all blessing on Mohammad and his Progeny (Family).

This was the day, that though final bath, funeral arrangements andburial was kept pending and Khilafat and Amarat of Sayyedena AbuBakr Siddique (May Allah be pleased with him) was declared and due tothe fall of night, the next day after completing funeral arrangement, the


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funeral prayer was led by Abu Bakr Siddique and Prophet (PBUH) waslaid to rest in the purified grave. The critical situation, in which selection-cum-election (of Abu Bakr Siddique) was made, is enough for the readerto ponder that "The issue of Khilafat" carries enough importance forcollective (group) life in Islam and also this point what is Khilafat? It is

clear that "Khilafat" (In Islam) is central and federal Governmentnomenclaturewhich is selected by Allah (Mighty and Glorious) and afterseal of Prophet-hood on Mohammad (PBUH), the system of Khilafat wasordained - which was promised and its need and importance wasmentioned in clear terms (in Ayat No. 3:139).

"Faint not and nor grieve, and you will overcome if you are(indeed) believers" and at another place, it is ordained (47:35 SurahMohammad) "So do not falter and cry out for peace, when you (will be)uppermost and Allah is with you, and He will not grudge (The reward of)

your actions."

"The above worthy Ayats of Quran-Karim" clearly explain thatIslam is propagating one centre (and Millat). This centre may extend andembrace all populace of this world and remaining attached with thiscentre, its population may be divided in as many provinces.

Just think, the chain of Prophets and Messengers ("Nubuwatt andRisalat") started with Hazrat Adam (A.S). The narration of all Prophetsand Messengers in Quran, clearly explains that each Prophet was sentfor some specific nation ('Qaum') and inhabitation till Hazrat Isa (A.S)was sent in the Bani-Israel nation and addressed Bani-Israel but the lastgreat Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was earmarked for all nations of theworld of his times and wherever human-being and humanity is foundthere the Prophet-hood (of Mohammad (PBUH) is applicable andenforced it is still in existence and would remain so till end of timeswhosoever accepts your Prophet-hood and considers any other claimantof Prophet-hood (after Mohammad (PBUH) as liar ("Kazzab") naturallyand automatically find himself attached to this centre and this is furtherauthenticated by this fact that he finds himself attached with Khilafat(and Amarat) which was established after this great and last Prophet

(PBUH) and one this Khilafat was kept alive in a series of succession.Further more "The institution of Khilafat (and Amarat) remainsincorporated (in succession) and this continuity is essential for collectivebody-polite of Islam (similar to other things which are essential to keepalive the life supporting things.


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As mentioned earlier, the institution of "Khilafat" was established inthe year 11 (Hijra) with the appointment of first caliph i.e. SayyedenaAbu Bakr Siddique (May Allah be pleased with him). This institution ofcaliphate passed through many periods but it had kept it's identity indifferent phases though its ideal form was not retained. But still its

central position (in any living history of that time) was enough to keepidentifying the Muslim nation as a distinct nation (In the comity of othernations), the Muslim nation was a living identity due to the institution ofcaliphate. Otherwise also, whenever any other nation or group of nations(in unison) endeavored to efface (this institution of caliphate) they had tocut a sorry figure. Despite the fact the Muslims got entangled within theirown ranks and the Muslims got weak in their character building norms,and even centre of caliphate was shifted at times and with differentnomenclatures and their occurred differences of opinions and someIndependenceof power structures, but still Muslims were recognized as

a living nation till the end of ottoman caliphate (in Turkey) in the comityof nations of this world. This end of caliphate was legally enforced in1923-1924.

From 1924 to 2011 period, though their exist 55/56 Muslim-States,but their stamp of authority is minimal in the comity of other nations. Afact which is no secret Muslims wherever they live, are confused (andfeel scattered ironically in the whole world, they are identified and givennames of terrorists and destructionists, (and the tragedy is) that at mostof the locations, they have got entangled within themselves. At every

place and in each country, they are (now) passing life (at most) with thesupport of other nations. Though considering Muslim population(Globally) and areas under their jurisdiction, natural resources theypossess and mental and intellectual capabilities they are endowed withthey are not falling behind any other nation, even today. All other nationsof the world have employed all machinations against Islam, but still gotdefeated and humiliated in the process and finally have reached to thisconclusion that as long as Muslims Cherish ideology of Caliphate andAmarat and one central rallying (Idea of Millat), victory against Muslimsis not possible. Leaving aside all others options, these nations aborted

this line and in the end, they were successful in this scheme (i.e. toabolish institution of caliphate) now the result is that Muslims are passingthrough such a sorry state of affair. There is not a single voice (person)in "Muslim Nation - All included", which can be considered to invite themto "One centre and one Millat" or at least admit that all Muslims shouldessentially have one "caliph" (Khilafa or Amir). Though till we achievethis goal, the "Dead Muslim Nation" is virtually without spirit. A nationwhich has come to this pass, that every 10th person has elevated


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himself to the post of permanent caliph (or Leader / Amir) or hascherished dream of such an eventuality to achieve or occur, and all hisefforts day and night are directed to achieve this "Post," then how he cancall (others) to one rallying centre - A united "Millat" centre strangely,those who have adopted such names, have manipulated all such saying

of the Prophet (Nabi-Ul-Karim) in their own favors - Though thesesayings were directed in favor of caliphate (and Amarat). If their ownversion (of caliphate) is not recognized), these elements condemn andcurse such persons in those terms where the Prophet had apportionedfor the second claimant of this office of caliphate in the presence ofalready existing first caliph and in the process, they condemn to hell allsuch opponents. It is obvious such elements would not strive to establishthe office of caliph (Khilafat and Amarat) and (way) and (how) would theydo this act as such an activity would destroy their own (self-made) claim(to the office of caliphate) and further more we see that if someone in his

innocence utters such statement all these different claimants (ofcaliphate) and propagants of it, despite difference in their own ranks,make life miserable for such an innocent person by directing all theirenergies against him. At this very moment, specially in our country, thisis one platform where all these (heterogeneous elements (or most ofthem) rally together to compel this person or his ideology to drop (kill)this idea till the end when he is finally spared - though till a permanentcentre of caliphate (and Amarat) is established, there is no question ofachieving useful fructuous results of one collective life pattern.

My dear brothers once again look at the past and ponder in whichsociety the Prophet Mohammad the great and the last (PBUH) wasraised. It is crystal clear that in Mecca and his life history in Mecca alltribulations he received at the hands of these Mecca dwellers - all these- were exemplary till they forced him to evacuate Mecca. ProphetMohammad (PBUH) emigrated to Madina from Mecca. With all suchtreatments, the "Qibla" in Mecca (Baitullah-House of God) remainedcentre of worship for these new Islamists. The most important Muslimprayer ("Salat") is performed with face directed towards this very Qibla(At Mecca) as a compulsory directive and it is ordained (In Quran) that

"Oh ye Muslims, wherever you are and in whichever state you be, yourcountenance must be facing / directed towards this "Qibla" why was it sodirected? Because it is pivotal centre of your unity (unison (of Ummah)and all the rest of the world should realize that centre of unity - rallyingpoint - is only one (i.e. this very Qibla) other Mecca (i.e. House of God -being located there) is centre of world population - which is declared as"peace / security station". For all living persons of this world and thiscaliphate - association and attachment with this very centre is one of the


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main guidance for all Muslims. In other words, whichever IslamicGovernment take up responsibility of protection of House of God "HarmBaitullah") and "Harm of Prophet Mohammad" - naturally becomescentre of caliphate - and that very Government will be the real claimant /rightful owner of the institution of caliphate (Khilafat and Amarat) and all

the other Islamic States (provinces) would be subservient to this centreof caliphate and this very original real and factual message is conveyedthrough annual performance of ritual of pilgrimage to this House of God(Bait-ul-Lah).

Today after passage of 87 years, all Muslim world is passing lifewithout any (centre of) Khilafat and this life is such a nature that it is verydisgraceful to call it life even. Presently so-called Muslim States number57 or 58 (Mentioned earlier) in the comity of nations of this world butnone of the state, which has come into existence in the name of Islam, is

ready to initiate proceedings (i.e. to declare Khilafat) in the regard andthat not due to this that it is afraid of those cruel elements whichengaged in cruel maneuverings, terminated the symbol of Muslim unity.These elements still keep watchful eyes in this matter, and as soon asany tongue moves on this issue, they chase his out of this world like ahair which is passed through a cake of butter but to what future designswould they follow this game? We are not addressing Islamic states butwant attention of masses / general populace of these Islamic States thatthey should get out of slumber in the name of Allah and in the name ofHis Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). These masses should convince their

Governments, but more compel them, that these Governments shouldrise up with honest dedication / intentions and accept Governments ofthe Centre of Islamic (symbol) as caliphate centre.

Iqbal Says:-

"Eik Ho'n Muslim Haram Ki Pasbani Kay Liya"

Muslims all over the world should get united as one force for theprotection of Bait-Ul-Haram (Qibla). There is no dearth of people whoare given the nomenclature of "Followers of Islam" (Ahle-Islam) or

"Followers of one God (Ahle-Islam) or "Followers of one God (Ahle-Tauheed) and these are "Ahle-Tauheed" who are more closer to theCentral Government of Modern Times that very Government which isprotecting the very centre of unity of followers of Islam. Therefore wedeclare with all force at our command, all "Ahle-Islam" and "Ahle-Tauheed" carry obligation on their shoulders, that wherever they belocated, they should stand / rise up to revive this movement and


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accepting the watchful Government of "Bait-Ullah" (House of God i.e.Qibla). As the real "Khilafat and Amarat" and in the process shouldcompel their respective Govt's rulers to get attached with this (central)Government and should declare this Govt. as Federal Govt. of the worldof Islam and every external Muslim Govt. should have seal of it's

authority approved from this central Govt. In this way what we observeas rebellions and revolutions in Islamic States would automatically cometo an end. As such revolutions would be interpreted as rebellions and tocrush such rebellions, there would be an authority delegated to theFederal Govt. (i.e. Centre of Khilafat) from all the member Islamic States(Provinces) and this federal authority ("Wifaaq") would counter suchmoves in real earnest. It is thus obvious, that there would be onedefense mechanism of all the Islamic States - The real and basicdefense - with the result that no single Islamic Province can launch orundertake any illegal activity against the other Islamic State. In this

process this fundamental central Govt. and the Provinces would notrequire artificial support of Non-Muslim nations and wherever suchsituation even exists today, our above mechanism would cater for totackle such any eventuality and God-willing end (Foreign Rule / Support)it.

In short, in Islam the station of institution of "Khilafat" is pivotal andit is not something which can be ignored / pushed aside and Muslims asa nation can not derive those benefits which accrue to them byremaining within this main stream of central and national life-line

(Khilafat system). If it was so possible, then all the companions of thegreat and last Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) - may Allah be pleased withthem - should not have delayed the burial ceremonies to first getnominated the caliph or could have delayed nomination / selectionprocedure of the caliph to first cater for the burial of Prophet Mohammad(PBUH). It must be kept in mind, that presently existing Islamic Govts.(Which are established in different countries (and areas) are notequivalent of this Khilafat (i.e. Federal Govt.). Therefore all the network /web woven (regarding these plethora of so-called "Khilafat and Amarat"stations by different schools of thought, (just to dangle their own version

i.e., their own self-styled school of thought) on each Islamic State, cannot, equally so, be any near equivalent of this (Federal Govt:- The realKhilafat) more so, the existence of different groups (Pretending differentschools of thought) in collective living of Islamic structure, is itself poisonto kill. This is the major reason, that Muslims are living a disgustful life incomparison with other comity of nations of world, despite possessingnatural resources and being good in population strength as well andeven these Muslim States are targets of conspiracies / and mutinies from


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within and without. I appeal to all religious guides and leaders, that theyshould give cool thought with cool mind to my proposal - i.e. bydisassociating themselves from their own (manufactured) respective"Khilafat and Amarat" platform, they join "Movement for restoration ofKhilafat" (Tehreek-e-Khilafat) by activity driving with full effort and force,

even to the extent of personal sacrifices to keep it kindliness, till againstall odds of maneuverings of our enemies, we all succeed in re-establishment of the institution of Khilafat (Nizam-e-Khilafat). In theprocess of change / revolution, the "Supervisory and protective Govt." of"Haram Ka'ba" (House of God at Mecca) be selected as Federal Govt.truly representing "Caliphate" (i.e. Khilafat and Amarat). So that Muslimnation can re-gain its lost prestige and glory / honor amongst the comityof nations. Therefore I humbly plead before public of Muslim-Nations-hoods, that if they consider my analysis / discussion (As laid downabove) as a factual reality ("Haq") and "Haq" it is in all genuineness, they

should convince their (so-called) leaders with all humbleness andrespect, that they should retract their steps back to the path of "Haq" andwhat is this path of astraying when "Haq" is evidently manifest and these(Self-manufactured) leaders of Islam are, in reality, sincere with Islamand well-wishers of Muslim-nation, then they should not delay the issueany more, as we are already losers in the realm of time - Muslims arebehind times as a whole. May Allah and join our efforts.

"Though I was a wrong word in one page of life, but when I stoodand rose up, that when I effaced other print presently, Muslim-Ummah

(Muslim community is facing one issue/problem interpreted as issue ofAl-Qaida and Osama Bin Laden. This and similar to this other JihadiMovements which are in clash with present Pakistan Govt. and issues ofKashmir and Palestine and complete independence of other IslamicStates, has only one solution - Possibilities be explored (in as early time)that "Muslim-Ummah" gets linked with one centre (and Millat). AllMuslims should unify themselves and get united under command /actions of one central authority. If this aim is not achieved, then in nearfuture, Muslim Ummah would face such losses / damages which wouldnot be fulfilled in (leave aside count in twenties) hundred of years even

please keep in mind, this dear country named Pakistan Here inparticular, peace and prosperity is only possible in the guidelines /system detailed above by this humble person otherwise there is no othershortcut solution which can Usher an Era of goodness and securitywhosoever / whichever party though takes up reign to rule. God-willings,time would validate my assertion.


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(Note:- This essay is just a thought (ideological theory / plan). Itsdetails would be very long. If there is agreement on this basic"Ideological scheme" ("Nazriyah"), then it would not be anymore difficultto thrash out details.

With Best Regards and Salam,

Abdul Karim Asri,

Jamia Masjid Al-Anaiya Jinnah Street,

Gujrat (Punjab) Pakistan.

Translator: Muhammad Saeed Al-Raie,

Ex. I.G. Police, Satellite Town,

Rawalpindi.

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