Islamic Terms Concept of Khilafat
Question:
What is the concept of Khilafaat in islam, in light of the verse 55 of Surah Noor.
Khalid Sultan
Answer:
Salaam Brother
Many thanks for your query. In reference to the context of 24:55, Quran is addressing the hypocrites and warning them that their policy of divided loyalty will not benefit them.They should either whole heartedly submit to Allah's religion or else remember that Allah will give political authority to those who are devoted to Him in this land of Arabia, and all their enemies , whether they are in the open or hidden will be humiliated.
Now if we look at the translation of the relevant verse (024.055):
"God has promised, to those among you who professed belief and did righteous deeds that He will of a surety grant them political authority in this land as he granted it to those before them, and that He will establish their religion, the one which He has chosen for them, and that He will change (their state), after their fear (in which they lived),to one of security. They will worship Me (alone) and not associate aught with Me. If any do reject (faith) after this, they are in deed insolent people."
Khilafah in this verse means political power.
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Best regards
Waseem Aslam
UIUK web team
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