The Ahmadiyya Caliphate is a non-political caliphate established on May 27, 1908. It is believed by Ahmadis to be the re-establishment of the Rashidun Caliphate that commenced following the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Most Muslims outside the movement do not recognise Ahmadi claims to a caliphate as valid.
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The Ahmadiyya Caliphate is a non-political caliphate established on May 27, 1908. It is believed by Ahmadis to be the re-establishment of the Rashidun Caliphate that commenced following the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The caliph is the elected spiritual and organizational leader of the worldwide Ahmadiyyya Muslim Community and is the successor of Ghulam Ahmad. Most Muslims outside the movement do not recognise Ahmadi claims to a caliphate as valid. The caliphate is understood as a system dealing with the organisation of believers and relating to the administration of the Muslim community whether it involves a governmental role. The 5th and current Caliph of the Messiah of the Ahmadiyyan Community is Mirza Masroor Ahmad. He is believed to be divinely ordained and is also referred to by its members as Amir al-Mu’minin and Imam Jama’at. The Caliphs are thought to be chosen by God through the agency of pious believers and are considered to be guided by God after their election to this office. The 4th caliph left Pakistan and migrated to London, England, provisionally moving the headquarters to the Fazl Mosque.
No campaigning, speeches or speculation of any kind are permitted. Ahmadis maintain that in accordance with Quranic verses ) and numerous hadith on the issue, the caliphate can only be established by God Himself and is a divine blessing given to those who believe and work righteousness, upholding the Unity of God. Any movement to establish the caliphate centered around human endeavours alone is bound to fail, particularly when the condition of the people diverges from the ‘precepts of Prophethood’ and they are as a result disunited. Because Muhammad became the head of the state at Medina, the Rightly Guided Caliphate also happened to be head of him after him. According to Ahmadiyyah thought, just as it is not essential for a prophet to be head of a state, it is the religious and organisational significance of the caliphate is emphasised. It is above all a religious office, with the purpose to uphold, strengthen and spread Islam and maintain the high moral standards established by Muhammad.
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