The Reality of Khilafah — Page 59
C H AP T E R ON E—K HIL C H AP T E R ON E—K HIL A A FAH FAH 59 Those who believe that Khil a fah was a spiritual gift of God and that al-Murta da was the first and foremost manifestation of it, but that he was too shy to stand up against unjust usurpers, such people should know that this is a vile excuse that only an insolent person can utter. The undeniable truth is that the fulfil- ment of the prophecy of Khil a fah was manifested in the one who completely embodied all its conditions. He was the one about whom it has been proven that he opened the doors of peace and piety for the Muslims, saved them from rebellion and tribula- tion, broke the back of every assailant in defence of Islam, and worked tirelessly until he had brought things back to normality. It was through him that Allah restored the peace and harmony and dominance that had been lost. Thus did people regain their peace after a time of fear. Once we have witnessed the literal fulfilment of prophecies pertaining to future events, it is sheer injustice and transgression to give them any other meaning. Their fulfilment grants peace of mind and certainty and softens even those hearts that have become hardened like rocks. It is a part of human nature to give precedence to the observable over mere suppositions. This is the criterion used to discern the truth by those who possess insight. Just consider, who was it that removed the obstacles from the paths of Islam, returned it to its former glory, overcame its adver- sities, and destroyed the wicked and the apostates? Who was it who called those who had run away back to the faith of Allah and showed them the light of truth so that the Mosques became filled with the penitent? Who was it that quickened the earth after its death by the command of the Lord of the worlds? Who