Khilafat-e-Rashidah — Page xv
XV • A detailed discussion of A yat-e-Istikhl a f (Al-N u r, 24:56) of the Holy Quran and the A ha d i th of the Holy Prophet sa which contain the everlasting promise of Khilafat with those believers who act righteously. • Elaborate discussion of the writings of the Promised Messiah as , and the glad tidings granted to him about the establishment of Khilafat in his Jam a ‘at after his demise. • Detailed account, based on personal knowledge, of the circumstances during the Khilafat of Hadrat Khalifatul Masih I ra , when some people started raising issues relating to Khilafat and the effective and firm handling of Hadrat Khalifatul Masih I ra of the dissention; • An inside story of his own election as the second Khalifah and his valiant efforts to preserve the unity of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jam a ‘at irrespective of who would be elected. Mirza Anas Ahmad MA M Lit. (Oxen) Wakilul-Ish a ‘at Ta h r i k-e-Jad i d, Rabwah. June 2009