Topic/Subject: Caliphate
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Length: Research Study (30+ min)
Imam ʿAlī’s (as) own view of Leadership: Divine Appointment or Shūrā-based selection?
Far from insisting on leadership through a fixed divine appointment, Imam Ali (AS) repeatedly acknowledged the role of the community in choosing its leaders. His words and actions reflect a deep concern for consultation, public consensus, and the collective interests of the Ummah, even when personal claims could have been advanced instead. Read more →
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Length: Deep Dive (15-30min)
How authentic is the Hadith of the Twelve Caliphs after the Prophet (S)?
Few narrations have shaped Twelver theology as profoundly as the hadith of the Twelve Caliphs. Yet does the evidence truly support the conclusions often built upon it? A careful examination of its authenticity, wording, and historical context reveals a far more complex picture than is commonly assumed. Read more →