The Reality of Khilafah — Page 7
T HE R E AL IT Y OF K HIL T HE R E AL IT Y OF K HIL A A FAH FAH 7 saw it as my obligation to try and help them understand, like an outstanding debt that needs to be paid. Accordingly, I wrote this urgent treatise—whilst praying that Allah may reform their con- dition and change their plight—to explain to them about those matters wherein they differ, and to inform them about the real- ity of Khil a fah. Though this book of mine is like a son born to an ageing father, I composed it only as kindness towards neglect- ful men and women. ِ ات َّ ََّا الَْعَْال ُ �ب ِلنِّی ن وَا�ِ ِ ات َّ ََّا الَْعَْال ُ �ب ِلنِّی ن وَا�ِ [ And actions are judged by their intentions]. I am certain that this book will guide many who are eager to know the truth. However, the truth is often bit- ter, therefore, I am sure the Shiite scholars will hurl every kind of abuse at me, just as the Sunnis have done before them. O Lord! There is no one to trust except You. I plead before no one except You. There is no refuge except with You. There is no knowledge except through the verses of Your Quran. If You have sent me to reform Your people, grant me Your support and help me as You have helped the truthful. If You love me and have chosen me, do not humiliate me like the cursed and forsaken ones. If You were to abandon me, who then would be my protector after You? You are the Best of Protectors. Pray, avert misfortune from me, never let my enemies rejoice over me, and help me against the disbe- lieving people. As for this book, it consists of a preface and two chapters, which contain guidance for the wise and the righteous. I ask Allah to fill it with blessings, and, out of His mercy, perfume it with the fragrance of potency. We have no knowledge except what He has taught us, and He is the Best of Teachers.