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What are the qualifications of the caliph?
In order to qualify for the caliphate a person had to be an adult male of the tribe of Quraysh, of good character, free from mental and physical defects, with administrative ability, knowledge of the law, and the courage to defend the territory of Islam.
What are the rules of Sunni Islam?
Like most Muslims, the Sunni practice the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the belief that there is no god but God and the Muhammad is the messenger of God, prayer five times a day, charity, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in your lifetime.
How was the first caliph in Islam chosen?
The first was that the caliph should be chosen by the leading Muslims from the most able and the most pious. That meant the caliph would be appointed by men as the successor of the Prophet, the chief executive of the umma.
Who are the 4 Sunni caliphs?
Rashidun, (Arabic: “Rightly Guided,” or “Perfect”), the first four caliphs of the Islamic community, known in Muslim history as the orthodox or patriarchal caliphs: Abū Bakr (reigned 632–634), ʿUmar (reigned 634–644), ʿUthmān (reigned 644–656), and ʿAlī (reigned 656–661).
Does the Muslim Caliphate exist?
The Muslim Caliphate has not existed since the 13th century. Renee Montagne talks to historian Juan Cole, who believes this is a grandiose claim that history shows is doomed for failure. This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News.
What are the qualifications of an imam/Khalifa?
As Mujahid (مجاهد) has pointed out, there are various lists of qualifications in old sources. All the Sunni law schools agree that the Imam/khalifa must be from the family of the Prophet (ahl al-bayt), in the sense that he must at the very least be from the Quraysh.
What are the requirements of the Kalifah?
The Kalifah is chosen by Ahlul Ikhtiar, and the requirements of the Kalifah are the following: Must be Muslim. Must be Mature. Must be Sane. Must be a freeman and not a slave. Must be knowledgeable. Must be Righteous. Must be a Male/Man.
How does a caliph become caliph?
Appointment to the position by the previous caliph, when one caliph passes on the position to a particular person who is to succeed him after he dies. For example, ‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab became caliph when the position was passed on to him by Abu Bakr al-Siddeeq (may Allaah be pleased with him). By means of force and prevailing over others.