An Exposition of Some Criticisms Against Khilafat-e-Rashida — Page 23
AN EXPOSITION OF SOME CRITICI SMS AG AINST KHILAFAT - E - RASHIDA 23 verse 166). In the fourth place, a section of the faithfuls has also been given the name of ‘Khalifa’ e. g. “Allah has promised to those among you who believe and do good works that He will surely make them Khalifas in the earth as he made ‘Khalifas’ from among those who were be f ore them”; (Sura Noor). Thus, all the four types of Khalifas have been ascribed to God. Qur anic Authority for Khalifa From the verses just quoted, it is clear that the Holy Quran lends its authority to, the appointment of Khalifas as successors to a Prophet. Firstly, it is a ‘Promise’ from God to appoint Khalifas, secondly the Arabic words used bear the assertive pre - posi tions of LAM and DOUBLE NOON, and this is followed by further assertive promises of giving the Khalifas unusual strength and of transforming disorder into order and peace. Votes Not Enough With such ‘promise’ and ‘support’ from God it is a complete mis - reading of the facts that the appointment of a Khalifa merely depends on the counting of votes. With such vehement assertions from God in regard to the choice of Khalifas by Him, with a view t o manifesting His Power and Glory, it is not possible to ascribe