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Shi'ism and Khilafah
According to my understanding, Shi’ah is an Arabic word for group. No such group apparently existed prior to the institution of the caliphate – khalafah – and it was only instituted to oppose Abu Bakr...
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The evidence of the infallibility of the Prophets
In discussion, a Muslim brother conceded that, even though he accepted prophetswere free of sin, he could not agree that they were incapable of making mistakes/errors.Is there any evidence in the Qur’...
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The companions of the Prophet (PBUH)
Why do Shi’ah believe that the majority of the Prophet’s companions went astray after he passed away. I sometimes wonder how the mission of the Prophet (PBUH) can be considered a success, if he only m...
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Qur'anic references to Historical events
A fellow Sunni brother told me that Abu Bakr was in the same cave as the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Is there not Qur’anic reference to this incident and a certain companion being advised not to be afraid? W...