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    3. The “Istikhlaaf”

    3. The “Istikhlaaf”

    FromFrom The Prophet (s) to Yazid: What Went Wrong - Mizan Institute

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    3. The “Istikhlaaf”

    FromFrom The Prophet (s) to Yazid: What Went Wrong - Mizan Institute

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    Length:
    44 minutes
    Released:
    Aug 12, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    If power was taken from its rightful owners in the story of Saqifah, and according to the second caliph, the allegiance given in that event was on the spur of the moment and could have had dangerous outcomes, why was the same mistake repeated after the first caliph? Didn’t the Muslims have enough time to ‘figure things out’ when it was time to choose the next caliph?
    Released:
    Aug 12, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (11)

    History is all about turning points; events changing the course of things and directing them in other directions. These turning points do not take place overnight and usually, if not always, have deep roots that have grown over time and in effect of certain circumstances. Without a doubt, one of the greatest turning points of Islamic history is the tragedy of Ashura. This tragedy has cast its shadow not only on Islam and its history, but continues to have an impact on even the world we live in today. One of the major and most significant questions that poses itself regarding Ashura, is the one asking what led to such a tragedy. Why was the beloved grandson of the holy prophet of Islam (SAWW) slaughtered in such a manner only around fifty years after the demise of the prophet (SAWW), and by his own people? What prepared the grounds for such an atrocity? Was it planned? Was it just coincidence? In a nutshell, what went wrong?!