Arguments from Hadith

This narration has been reported through several chains with different wordings, which Hafiz Ibn Hajar has brought together in Fath al-Bari (Vol. 13, p. 116). If I quote these different narrations, their meaning will become easily clear. (a) “Indeed, this authority will remain with Quraysh as long as they obey Allah and remain steadfast in His command.” (Al-Sunan al-Kubra by al-Bayhaqi, Hadith No. 16537) (b) “Leadership will remain with Quraysh as long as they act according to the commands.” (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 19782) (c) “O people of Quraysh, you will stay the people of authority as long as you do not deviate.” (Musnad Ahmad, Hadith No. 22355) (d) “You are the most entitled to authority as long as you are upon the truth.” (Al-Umm by al Shafi‘i, Vol. 1, p. 188) In these hadiths, the term amr (command or authority) refers to the caliphate. This indicates that the power granted by Allah to the Muslims in Arabia rightfully belongs to the tribe of Quraysh, and that this right will remain with them so long as they adhere to their religion and fulfill their obligations in accordance with the Shariah. As long as they do so, Allah’s assistance