Imamat/leaderes Flashcards
What are the 2 types of leaders?
Imamat Sughra- leader of salah
Imamat Kubra- the authority of the holy Prophet, and to rule over the Islamic world for example the khulafa e rashideen
what qualities are necessary for a leader to have?
Qurayshi
present
muslim
male
free
knowledgeable
baaligh
politician
just
protect the borders of Dar ul Islam
Why must a leader be present?
If he is not present he will not be able to perform his job correctly.
What things are necessary for a leader?
He must:
-guide people according to sharia
-establish boundaries of sharia
-organise an army
-collect alms
-arrest thieves and robbers
-establish jummah congregational prayer and also for the 2 eids
-resolve Muslim disputes
-marry off orphans who have no guardian
What is the rule of obeying the leader?
It is obligatory for Muslims to follow their leaders unless his commands oppose sharia.
What should a Muslim believe regarding the companions?
All companions must be loved and respected. All companions are jannatis and will be welcomed by angels on the day of judgement.
What is the ruling for the one who insults a companion?
They are mislead and are sinners.
Who is called a sahabah?
A person who saw the Holy Prophet whilst he had Iman and dies upon Iman.
