Caliphate and Garden of Fadak?

I am a Muslim and a follower of Syed Abid Hussain Shah Bukhari (Nanga Pak) from Mansehra, Burj Muradabad Darbar Sharif Syed Murad Ali Shah Bukhari. When Allah breathed the soul into Hazrat Adam (A.S.), the angels prostrated before him by Allah's command. There is an incident where the people of Taif stoned the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.), and an angel sought permission from Allah to destroy them by collapsing mountains upon them. However, the Prophet (S.A.W.) forbade it. In another instance, the Prophet (S.A.W.) declared, "For whoever I am the Mawla (master), Ali is his Mawla," signifying the transition from prophethood to Imamate. After the Prophet (S.A.W.), the angels, by Allah's command, maintained a connection with Hazrat Ali (A.S.). The soul that Allah breathed into Hazrat Adam (A.S.)—does it continue to reside in different bodies in this world until the Day of Judgment, or has it returned to Paradise?

Regarding the garden of Fadak, the Jews handed it over to the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) without any battle, making it his personal property rather than war spoils. This is supported by Surah Al-Hashr (59:6-7):

**Verse 6:** 
"And whatever Allah restored to His Messenger from them (the people of the towns), you did not spur any horse or camel for it, but Allah gives authority to His Messengers over whom He wills. And Allah is All-Powerful."

**Verse 7:** 
"What Allah restored to His Messenger from the people of the towns is for Allah, His Messenger, the relatives, the orphans, the poor, and the wayfarer, so that it may not circulate solely among the wealthy among you. Whatever the Messenger gives you, take it, and whatever he forbids you from, refrain from it. Fear Allah, for Allah is severe in punishment."

When Bibi Fatima Zahra (R.A.) approached the first Caliph, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (R.A.), to claim the garden of Fadak, he cited a hadith where the Prophet (S.A.W.) said, "We, the Prophets, do not leave any inheritance. We do not have heirs, nor do we belong to anyone." This hadith is recorded in Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and other authentic books. It is narrated by Ummul Momineen Hazrat Aisha Siddiqa (R.A.), Abdullah bin Zubair, and Ibn Shihab al-Zuhri.

However, this hadith seems to contradict the Quranic verses of Surah Al-Hashr (59:6-7). Additionally, according to Sahih Bukhari, Tirmidhi, and Hakim, Ummul Momineen Hazrat Aisha (R.A.) lived in the house of the Prophet (S.A.W.). If the hadith about Prophets not leaving inheritance is applied, then Hazrat Aisha (R.A.) should not have been allowed to reside in the Prophet's house after his passing, as there would be no inheritance. Yet, she continued to live there. Furthermore, on what basis did Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) claim the right to be buried in the Prophet's house? Similarly, Bibi Umm Ayman (R.A.) was inherited by the Prophet (S.A.W.) from his father.

نبوت سے امامت اور باغ فدک

 میں مسلم ھوں اور سید عابد حسین شاہ بخاری (نانگا پاک) گھرانہ مانسہرہ علاقہ برج مراد آباد دربار شریف سید مراد علی شاہ بخاری انکا مرید ھوں. اور حضرت آدم علیہ السلام ان میں الللہ نے روح پھونکی اور فرشتوں نے الللہ کے حکم پر انہیں سجدہ کیا اور ایک جگہ پر جب طائف والوں نے حضرت محمد رسول الللہ ان پر پتھر بر سائے تو الللہ کے حکم پر فرشتہ اجازت طلب کرنے آیا کہ اگر آپ حکم دیں تو ان پر پہاڑ گرادو حضرت محمد رسول الللہ انہوں نے منع فرمایا پھر ایک جگہ حضرت محمد رسول الللہ انہوں نے فرمایا جسکا میں مولا اسکا علی مولا مطلب نبوت سے امامت مطلب حضرت محمد رسول الللہ انکے بعد فرشتوں کا الللہ کے حکم پر حضرت علی علیہ السلام انسے رابطہ اور اب وہ روح جو الللہ نے حضرت آدم علیہ السلام ان میں پھونکی وہ دنیا میں کسی جسم میں جاتی رہے گی قیامت تک یا پھر واپس جنت میں چلی گئی ھے ؟

اور فدک کا باغ یہودیوں نے حضرت محمد رسول الللہ انہیں جنگ کے بغیر دے دیا تھا تو وہ ذاتی ملکیت میں آگیا نا کہ مالے غنیمت میں تو اس بات پر قرآن کی سورۃ الحشر کی آیت نمبر 6-7 کا ترجمعہ ھے 

"اور (یہ مال) جو الللہ نے اپنے رسول پر ان (بنی نظیر) سے بغیر جنگ کے واپس کیا، اس کے لیئے تم نے نا تو گھوڑے دوڑائے اور نہ اونٹ لیکن الللہ اپنے رسول کو جس پر چاھتا ھے مسلط کردیتا ھے اور الللہ ھر چیز پر قادر ھے۔"

آیت نمبر 7۔

الللہ نے جو مال اپنے رسول کو بغیر جنگ کے ان بستی والوں سے دلوایا، وہ الللہ ، رسول، رشتہ داروں، یتیموں، مسکینوں، اور مسافروں کے لیئے ھے۔ تاکہ یہ مال تمھارے امیروں میں ھی گردش نہ کرتا رھے۔ جو کچھ رسول تمھے دے، وہ لے لو، اور جس سے منع کرے، اس سے رک جائو۔ الللہ سے ڈرو، بے شک الللہ سخت سزا دینے والا ھے.

اور جب بی بی پاک سیدہ فاطمہ الزھرہ  رض خلیفہ اول کے دربار میں حاضر ھوئیں اور فدک کے باغ کا مطالبہ کیا تو خلیفہ اول حضرت ابوبکر صدیق رض نے یہ حدیث سنائی کہ حضور نے فرمایا تھا، کہ ھمارا انبیا کا کوئی ورثہ نہیں ھمارا کوئی وارث نہیں اور نا ھم کسی کے ھیں. یہ حدیث صیحیح بخاری میں اور مسلم بن حمبل میں اور پوری سیاستہ میں کثرت سے آئی ھے، اس حدیث کو ا ام المئومنین حضرت اماں عائشہ صدیق رض روایت کرتی ھیں اور عبدالللہ بن زبیر روایت کرتے ھیں اور ابن شہاب زہری روایت کرتے ھیں. پہلی بات تو فرد واحد کی سنائی گئی یہ حدیث قرآن کی سورۃ الحشر کی آیت نمبر 6 اور 7 سے ٹکراتی ھے اور دوسری بات صیحیح بخاری سے لے کر ترمزی تک اور ترمزی سے لے کر حاکم تک ساری کتابوں کے مطابق ام المئومنین حضرت اماں عائشہ صدیقہ رض جس گھر میں رھی ھیں وہ گھر حضرت محمد رسول الللہ انکا گھر تھا تو حضرت ابوبکر صدیق رض انہوں نے اپنی بیٹی ام المئومنین حضرت اماں عائشہ صدیقہ رض ان کو تو اس حدیث کے مطابق نہیں کہاں کہ انبیا کی وراثت نہیں ھوتی اس لیئے جب تک حضرت محمد رسول الللہ جب تک ظاہرن حیات تھے آپ کو اجازت تھی کہ رسول کے گھر میں رھتیں اب چونکہ رسول کا وصال ھوگیا ھے تو وراثت انکی نہیں ھے وارث کسی نے بننا ھی نہیں تو رسول کا گھر چھوڑ کر میرے گھر  میں آجائیں اور حضرت ابوبکر صدیق رض انہوں نے کس حق سے حضرت محمد رسول الللہ انکے گھر میں خود کو  دفنانے کا کہا اور بی بی ام ایمن رض حضرت محمد رسول الللہ انکو اپنے والد سے وراثت میں ملی تھیں...

I am a Sunni, and I have some questions and reflections based on Islamic history and theology?

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1. **The Creation of Hazrat Adam (علیہ السلام)**:  

   Allah blew His spirit into Hazrat Adam (علیہ السلام), and the angels prostrated to him by Allah's command. This act signifies the honor and status of humanity in creation.

2. **The Incident of Ta'if**:  

   When the people of Ta'if stoned Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), an angel came to him by Allah's command, offering to destroy them by crushing them with mountains. However, the Prophet (peace be upon him) refused, showing his immense mercy and patience, hoping for their future guidance.

3. **The Statement "Man Kuntu Mawlahu, Fa Ali Mawlahu"**:  

   At Ghadir Khumm, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, *"For whoever I am his Mawla, Ali is his Mawla."* This statement is interpreted differently by Sunnis and Shias. Sunnis view it as an expression of love and closeness, while Shias see it as a clear appointment of Hazrat Ali (علیہ السلام) as the successor (Imam) after the Prophet (peace be upon him).

4. **The Spirit Blown into Hazrat Adam (علیہ السلام)**:  

   The divine spirit (Ruh) that Allah blew into Hazrat Adam (علیہ السلام) is a unique gift. After death, this spirit returns to Allah and does not transfer to other bodies. However, some Shia traditions suggest that the divine light or spirit of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the Imams (علیہم السلام) continues to guide humanity.

5. **Fadak and Surah Al-Hashr (59:6-7)**:  

   Fadak was a garden given to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) by the Jews without war, making it his personal property rather than war booty. The Quranic verses in Surah Al-Hashr (59:6-7) state:  

   - *"And whatever Allah restored to His Messenger from them (the people of the towns), you did not spur for it any horses or camels, but Allah gives His messengers authority over whom He wills. And Allah is over all things competent."*  

   - *"The spoils of war which Allah gave to His Messenger from the people of the towns are for Allah, His Messenger, the near relatives, the orphans, the needy, and the traveler, so that it will not circulate only among the rich among you. And whatever the Messenger gives you, take it, and whatever he forbids you, refrain from it. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty."*  

   These verses emphasize that wealth acquired without war belongs to Allah, His Messenger, and for the benefit of relatives, orphans, the poor, and travelers.

6. **Hazrat Fatima's (رضی اللہ عنہا) Claim to Fadak**:  

   After the passing of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Hazrat Fatima (رضی اللہ عنہا) claimed Fadak as her inheritance. However, Hazrat Abu Bakr (رضی اللہ عنہ) denied her claim, citing a Hadith where the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, *"We (Prophets) do not leave inheritance; whatever we leave is charity."* This Hadith is recorded in Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and other authentic books, narrated by Hazrat Aisha (رضی اللہ عنہا), Abdullah ibn Zubair, and Ibn Shihab al-Zuhri.  

   - **Contradiction with Quran**: This Hadith seems to contradict the Quranic verses in Surah Al-Hashr (59:6-7), which state that the wealth acquired without war is for the Prophet (peace be upon him), his relatives, and others.  

   - **Hazrat Aisha's (رضی اللہ عنہا) Residence**: According to Sahih Bukhari, Tirmidhi, and other books, Hazrat Aisha (رضی اللہ عنہا) continued to live in the Prophet's (peace be upon him) house after his passing. If the Hadith about no inheritance were applied strictly, she should have vacated the house, as it would no longer be her inheritance.  

   - **Burial of Hazrat Abu Bakr and Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ عنہما)**: Hazrat Abu Bakr and Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ عنہما) were buried in the same room as the Prophet (peace be upon him). This raises the question of how they could be buried there if the house was no longer considered inherited property.  

   - **Bibi Umm Ayman (رضی اللہ عنہا)**: She was inherited by the Prophet (peace be upon him) from his father, which also raises questions about the application of the Hadith on inheritance.

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### **Key Points of Reflection**:

1. **Inheritance of Prophets**:  

   The Hadith stating that Prophets do not leave inheritance seems to conflict with the Quranic verses on inheritance and the historical context of Fadak and the Prophet's (peace be upon him) house.

2. **Fadak and Surah Al-Hashr**:  

   The Quranic verses in Surah Al-Hashr (59:6-7) clearly state that wealth acquired without war is for the Prophet (peace be upon him), his relatives, and others. This raises questions about the denial of Hazrat Fatima's (رضی اللہ عنہا) claim to Fadak.

3. **Hazrat Aisha's (رضی اللہ عنہا) Residence**:  

   If the Hadith about no inheritance were applied strictly, Hazrat Aisha (رضی اللہ عنہا) should not have continued to live in the Prophet's (peace be upon him) house after his passing.

4. **Burial of Hazrat Abu Bakr and Hazrat Umar (رضی اللہ عنہما)**:  

   Their burial in the Prophet's (peace be upon him) house raises questions about the application of the Hadith on inheritance.

5. **Bibi Umm Ayman (رضی اللہ عنہا)**:  

   Her inheritance by the Prophet (peace be upon him) from his father further complicates the application of the Hadith on inheritance.

"Who understands that the soul which GOD breathed into Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) when He sent him to the world is still present in some body today?

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