Salam I have a question my understanding is that as far as a Succession to
the Prophet Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him is that there are no
Prophets and or no Messengers after him but there are and will and can be
Caliphs is this correct thank you ?
Bukhari translation(1) Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "The Israelis
used to be ruled and guided by Prophets: Whenever a prophet died, aNother would
take over his place. There will be No prophet after me, but there will be
Caliphs who will increase in number." The people asked, "O Allah's Apostle! What
do you order us (to do)?" He said, "Obey the one who will be given the pledge of
allegiance first. Fulfil their (i.e. the Caliphs) rights, for Allah will ask
them about (any shortcoming) in ruling those Allah has put under their
guardianship." (Book #56, Hadith #661)
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