Khilafat-e-Rashidah — Page 111
KHILAFAT-E-R A SHIDAH 111 merely elect a person who is your father or your son or your brother, rather entrust this responsibility to the most competent person whether you have relations with him or not. After this, it is mentioned that when you have elected the leaders then they will surely make plans for the progress of Islam. Therefore, We command you to obey their orders whether you fully understand them or not. However, if at any stage you differ with them then refer it to the command of God and His Messenger. Those outside the Khilafat are overjoyed and say that the problem is solved as it is evidently mentioned that it is not necessary to obey Khalifah. They conclude that if the Khulaf a ’ proceed according to sharia, people should obey them, and if not, they should be rejected. I shall, God willing, address this issue later. Quranic Principles of Islamic Organization Right now, I want to say that the following principles have been described as general directives related to Islamic organization in the Holy Quran: (1) National organization is a trust because it affects not just one person but the whole nation. Therefore, while making a decision you should prefer national interest and benefits to your personal desires. (2) An organization is required for the fulfilment of this trust; people cannot execute it on individual