Sunday, March 16, 2025

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.

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