Topic: Caliphate will last thirty years after me..."


sajid_chauhan_81    -- 07-04-2009 @ 6:39 PM
  The second question of Fatwa no. (6363):

Q: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, The Caliphate will remain after me for thirty years, then it will change into a cruel monarchy.  Thus, Mu`awiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) said after thirty years had passed, "I am the first of the kings."
(Extracted from the treatise written by Abu Zayd Al-Qayrawany, vol. 1, p. 96).

What is the interpretation of this Hadith?

A: This Hadith was related by Imam Ahmad in "Al-Musnad", Al-Hakim in "Al-Mustadrak", Abu Ya'ly in "Al-Musnad", ibn Hibban in his Sahih (authentic) Book of Hadith, and Al-Tirmidhy in his "Sunan". This Hadith was explained by Al-Hafizh in "Al-Fat-h".

He said, "What is meant by the Caliphate is that which follows the model of prophethood, while Mu`awiyah and those who followed him followed the model of kings, even if they were called Caliphs."

May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions!

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sajid_chauhan_81    -- 08-12-2009 @ 6:15 AM
  Please click on the following related links which will give a comprehensive understanding of this topic inshAllah

Regarding the 'Khalifahs' after the Khilaafah of Prophethood that lasted 30 years

[url=http://salafitalk.net/st/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=26&Topic=8458]Misconception: Obedience is valid only to the Greater Imaam(One Khalifah of entire Ummah)[/url]


Husayn_El_Sharif    -- 08-12-2009 @ 7:54 PM
  Assalaamu alaikum,

Are there additional resources with more explanation about this hadeeth?

Also, I would like to understand is kingship permissible in Islaam?



sajid_chauhan_81    -- 26-05-2010 @ 4:34 AM
  2 excellent articles in English on this topic of Khilafa and King-ship:-For the explanations in Arabic (hope someone translates into English) of the ahadeeth mentioned regarding khilafat being for 30 years and the 12 Quraishi caliphs that will rule before the Hour, please click the foll. links:-
  • [url=http://hadith.al-islam.com/Display/Display.asp?Doc=0&Rec=10746]فتح الباري بشرح صحيح البخاري[/url]
  • [url=http://hadith.al-islam.com/Display/Display.asp?Doc=1&Rec=4372]صحيح مسلم بشرح النووي[/url]
  • [url=http://hadith.al-islam.com/Display/Display.asp?Doc=4&Rec=5790]عون المعبود شرح سنن أبي داود[/url]
  • [url=http://hadith.al-islam.com/Display/Display.asp?Doc=2&Rec=3698]تحفة الأحوذي بشرح جامع الترمذي[/url]


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