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Sad bin Abu Waqqas narrated from his father that the Prophet(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said to Ali: Would it not please you to be to me as Harun was to Musa? (Sahih) Comments: a. The Messenger of Allah(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) spoke these words to Ali(RadiAllahu Anhu) when the Prophet(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) set out for the battle of Tabuk, and charged Ali(RadiAllahu Anhu) to look after the affairs of Al-Madinah in his absence.Ali(RadiAllahu Anhu) grieved at being left out from Jihad (fighting in the cause of Allah) and said: Do you want to leave me with children and women? It was in response to this that the Messenger of Allah(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) spoke the words quoted above. (Bukhari: 4416) b. Some people have tried to deduce from this Hadith proof of Alis being the immediate successor of the Prophet(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Harun(Alaihi Salam), they argue, was the successor of Prophet Musa(Alaihi Salam), therefore Ali(RadiAllahu Anhu) must also be considered the rightful successor of the Prophet Muhammad(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) as caliph of the community. It is because of this assumption that they question the validity of the appointment of the first three caliphs and hold them guilty of usurping the right of Ali(RadiAllahu Anhu). This is a clear case of misconception as the commission of Harun(Alaihi Salam) as his brothers deputy was just a temporary arrangement meant to last only as long as Musa(Alaihi Salam) lived. Similarly, Alis commission to work as the Prophets deputy during the Prophets military campaign of Tabuk was for a certain period of time during the lifetime of the Prophet(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Moreover, Harun(Alaihi Salam) never succeeded Musa(Alaihi Salam), as he had already died during the lifetime of his brother. It was in fact Yusha bin Nun(Alaihi Salam) who assumed the mantle of Musa(Alaihi Salam) after his death. Thus, even if the Hadith is interpreted as containing a promise of Alis caliphate, there is no basis to believe that he would be the first caliph after the Prophets demise, without anyone intervening in between. Sunan Ibn Majah Volume 1, 1 - The Book Of The Sunnah, Chapter 11 - The Virtues Of The Companions Of The Messenger Of Allah(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), 4/11 - The Virtues Of Ali Bin Abu Talib(RadiAllahu Anhu), Hadith Number: 115
Posted on: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 03:46:29 +0000

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