Khilafat: Different than dictatorship. Willfully Joined Obey Whole-Heartedly.

Peace be on you. Khilafat and dictatorship are very different things, according to Ahmadiyya Muslim understanding:

1- Khilafat is established according to Divine Promise after the advent of Spiritual-Leader / Imam of Era has taken place. In the case of Ahamdiyya Khilafat, it is established after the advent of Promised Reformer – the Promised Messiah and Mahdi (on whom be peace).


2- Each member at his free-will makes Pledge of allegiance (the Bai'at) that he will do his best to help continue the system of Khilafat.


3- There is no compulsion in religion. Once joined the system at free-will then it is essential to abide by the Pledge with full obedience. Khalifah guides under the directions of Holy Quran and the practice of Holy Prophet (peace and blessing of Allah be on him). The Khilafat is established according to prophecy of Holy Prophet (peace and blessing of Allah be on him) and his Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) prophesied it would be forever. Such Khilafat cannot act against Quran and the practice of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.). Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) said that the decisions of Khulafa-e-Rashedin [Righteous Successors] should be obeyed. [If one considers that Khalifah need to have a better understanding about an issue, he can write to him with due respect but spreading rumor is not permitted].


4- Behind a spiritual leader, Khilafat is a joint effort to establish Kingdom of God in the hearts of people of the world. Ahamdiyya Khilafat has no motive to gain worldly powers and governments……..versus………Worldly leaders focus to enhance physical boundaries of their countries, suppressing others, following false ego and they use all unjust means; same situation in Muslim and non-Muslim countries.


5- Enormous difference in results exists between Khilafat-lead Ahmadiyya Muslims and Muslims-with-out-Khilafat.


6- Khilafat and followers, together, strive to establish Unity of God in hearts, and human rights.


7- Khilafat infuses the spirit of upholding faith over earthly life.


8- Khilafat keeps personal link with followers worldwide and takes care of their physical and spiritual health, education and other essential aspects of lives. Khalifah of the time continues to pray to Allah the Exalted for the followers especially and for everyone in general.




[Ref: Friday sermon, Ahmadiyya Khalifah, Germany]