An Exposition of Some Criticisms Against Khilafat-e-Rashida — Page 16
AN EXPOSITION OF SOME CRITICI SMS AG AINST KHILAFAT - E - RASHIDA 16 of absolute conscience, in which event he can proceed with his own decision placing his trust in Allah. He has his own moral standards to control him, for he is the religious head and leader of obligatory prayers for believers. His mental and sub - conscious frame so composed keep him on the right course under spiritual guidance from Allah. Again, he is equal among fellow human beings as far as individual rights are concerned and this position is hardly applicable to other leaders. He can sue and be sued like any other person. He enjoys providential protection so that God saves him from catastrophic decisions and affords him His help in hours of dire need. Finally, he is above politics and is enjoined to exercise absolute justice, leaning neither to an individ ual nor to a party. Having looked at the personal attributes of Rashid Khalifas and having examined the electoral procedure and also having studied the Quranic teachings on the subject and the sayings of the Holy Prophet, it is clear that the seven distinctive features enumer ated above are found in full in the institution of Khilafat - i - Rashida. These features mak e it impossible for a Khalifa to become a dictator nor is it possible for the system to degenerate into a catastrophic instrument for its people. Indeed the rulers who are bereft of these distinctive features are liable to the evils of dictatorship who feel free to do whatever they will to the utter disregard of law and order and thus lead their people to death and decay. But Rashid Khalifas who are under the laws of Sharia and under obligation to seek counsel from their colleagues become a shield for their p eople and bring about comfort and