Tarikh Islam

In the introduction to the book, The Succession of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hh), the author expresses his view on the succession of the last prophet (pbuh&hh) from the perspective of the Quran and concludes from the totality of the verses analyzed that in the lineage of previous prophets, the caliphate had a hereditary aspect and family inheritance was considered the basis of succession. In his opinion, this ruling regarding the succession of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hh) could also have been in effect, but with the sudden demise of the Prophet (pbuh&hh), this opportunity did not arise. He also believes that the Quran does not mention the issue of caliphate after the Holy Prophet (pbuh&hh), and that the Holy Prophet (pbuh&hh), was awaiting revelation on this important matter; but since no specific verse was revealed, he himself did not speak about it. Using the "description and analysis" method, this article has criticized this view in several areas and has shown that first: the basis of succession from the perspective of the Quran is spiritual and scientific merit, not simply inheritance and family ties. Second: the Quran is not silent about the succession of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hh). Third: The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hh) officially introduced his successor on the 18th of Dhul-Hijjah, 10th year of the Hijri year, at Ghadir Khum.