The Reality of Khilafah — Page 42
SIRRUL-KHILAFAH— 42 Hereafter and forsook the pleasures of this world. None after him can hope to match his excellent qualities. If you wonder why Allah chose him to start the chain of Khil a fah and what the Divine wisdom was behind this, you should keep in mind that Allah saw how a s - S idd i q, may Allah be pleased with him, had believed in the Messenger of Allah s as with a sincere heart at a time when no one else amongst his people had accepted Islam. He saw how he stood by the Prophet of Allah when he was all alone facing a deluge of persecution. After accept- ing Islam, a s - S idd i q faced all kinds of abuse and persecution at the hands of his own nation, family, tribe, and friends. He was persecuted in the cause of Allah and was driven out of his home just as the Holy Prophet had been. He not only faced great perse- cution at the hands of his enemies but also bore insult and abuse from those dearest to him. Nonetheless, he strived with his life and possessions in the cause of Allah and chose a life of austerity even though he had been accustomed to one of ease and comfort. He was driven out and persecuted in the cause of Allah. He sacri- ficed his property in His cause and traded his wealth for a life of adversity and poverty. Allah, therefore, desired to reward him for all the suffering he had endured during those days, to bestow upon him something far better than what he had readily given up, and to recompense him for his endeavours in seeking the pleasure of Allah. Indeed, Allah never suffers the reward of the righteous to be lost. Thus, his Lord bestowed the mantle of Khil a fah on him and exalted his name. His Lord took away his distress, elevated his status through His blessings and grace, and made him the Commander of the Believers. May Allah have mercy on you! You should know that the