How Uthman (RA) Became 3rd Caliph – Did Ali Refuse Bay’ah?

Detailed refutation of claims: Hazrat Umar (RA) formed a 6-member Shura of top Ṣaḥābah. Abdur Rahman bin Auf (RA) consulted all of Madinah – overwhelming majority wanted Uthman (RA). Hazrat Ali (RA) willingly gave bay’ah first (Bukhari narration), respected the Ummah’s decision & served as Uthman’s deputy for 12 years. Analysis of 32 historical reports from Tabari, Baladhuri & Ibn Sa’d shows “delayed/forced bay’ah” & “injustice to Ali” claims come only from unreliable narrators (Waqidi, Abu Mikhnaf, Hisham Kalbi). Authentic evidence proves full unity & Ali’s open-hearted acceptance.

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Rashidun Caliphate: Political System & Abu Bakr’s Election

Detailed Sunni explanation: The Rashidun Caliphate was a unique consultative (Shura-based) tribal federation system – neither monarchy, democracy, nor theocracy. Caliph was elected by Shura of senior Ṣaḥābah; authority from Allah but exercised through mutual consultation. How Abu Bakr (RA) became the first Caliph at Saqifah, authentic narrations from Bukhari & Tabari, refutation of “forced bay’ah” & “Ali delayed bay’ah” claims with evidence, reasons for Quraysh leadership, apostasy wars, and why Abu Bakr nominated Umar (RA). Complete historical truth with references.

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Abortion in Islam: When is Isqat-e-Haml Allowed?

What is the Shariah ruling on abortion? Is it ever allowed before or after 120 days? Can it be done if ultrasound shows the baby has disabilities? Detailed fatwa explains: abortion is generally haram and equivalent to murder after ensoulment (120 days). Before 40–120 days some scholars permit only for extreme necessity (danger to mother’s life). Abortion due to fetal defects is NOT permissible according to major scholars including Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi – the child’s life is sacred regardless of disability. Full explanation with Quran, authentic hadiths (Bukhari & Muslim), and contemporary fatwas from IslamQA & Saudi scholars.

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How Ali (RA) Became 4th Caliph – Was Bay’ah Forced?

After the martyrdom of Hazrat Uthman (RA), who made Hazrat Ali (RA) the Caliph? Was the bay’ah taken willingly by the Ṣaḥābah or forcibly by rebels? This detailed article examines authentic reports from Ṭabarī & Balādhurī and proves: senior Ṣaḥābah (Talha, Zubayr, etc.) themselves compelled Ali (RA) to accept leadership to unite the Ummah. The rebels later tried to hijack the process and force bay’ah, but the real pledge from Muhājirīn & Anṣār was voluntary. Article also explains why Ali (RA) could not immediately punish Uthman’s killers and his wise strategy against the Saba’ī-rebel fitna

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Was Adam’s Repentance Through Muhammad’s Waseela?

Many Muslims have heard the story that Prophet Adam (عليه السلام) repented by saying “I ask You by the right of Muhammad ﷺ”. Is this true? This detailed article examines the claim using the Quran, authentic tafsīr, and hadith grading, and statements of the scholars. Conclusion: the famous narrations are fabricated/weak, and Adam’s repentance was accepted directly through words taught by Allah – without any waseela of Muhammad ﷺ or the Ahl al-Bayt.

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