Arguments from Hadith

INTERPRETATION OF THE ISLAMIC MISSION will remain with them, and no one will succeed in removing them from their position of leadership. I do not understand how this guidance or prophecy relates to the issue we are discussing here. If the intention is to say that some narrations mention “as long as the Quraysh remain steadfast in their religion,” and that this steadfastness relates not only to the core of the religion but also to matters of governance and politics, then I agree with that viewpoint. However, it is unfortunate that what they are trying to prove does not follow from this. The Hadith refers to a responsibility that the Muslim rulers must fulfill within the established framework. The issue at hand is what the absolute “mission” assigned to the believers in this world is. Therefore, they needed to present a Hadith that states, “The mission of the believers is to change all aspects of individual and social life and establish a complete Islamic government in the world.” In other words, there needed to be a phrase that explains the work of the invitation, rather than a statement outlining the status and duties of empowered Muslims. I also agree that if the scope of Muslim activities expands up to governance and politics they must adhere to the laws of Allah in those matters as well. However, this statement cannot serve as an absolute definition of the Islamic call.