Fatwa #73635 December 2002United States of America

What are the views of the Sunnis and Shi'ites on the Caliphate? How are they different and how are they alike from each other?

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The Shi?as regard the first 3 Khalifas as Kaafirs, while the Ahlus Sunnah hold them in the highest esteem.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Imraan Vawda
FATWA DEPT.

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