The Event of Ghadir and Tribal Culture
Keywords:
Event, Ghadir, Culture, Tribal, Caliphate, ImamateAbstract
One of the most significant events in the final years of the Prophet's (PBUH) life was the event of Ghadir. Today, various analyses of this event are presented by Muslims, each offering reasons to support their claims. Based on the arguments of both sides, the historical authenticity of the event can be established, and the concept of caliphate and succession can be demonstrated. However, the main issue is that after the Prophet's (PBUH) passing, the succession matter was resolved very quickly, and no significant public objection against the first caliph was observed. It appears that the process of selecting the caliph was accepted by the general public. Nevertheless, less than three months after the event of Ghadir, it was seemingly forgotten. Did the companions neglect the religion and revert to pre-Islamic practices, or was the matter handled in accordance with tribal culture? This study employs a descriptive-analytical approach to critically examine these possibilities.
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