Who is Muhammad's successor today?

Answer 1

Durin the last illness, Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) bade Hazrat Abu Bakr RAU to lead the prayer of the Muslims in his place. The Companions (RAU) chose Hazrat Abu Bakr RAU the First Rightful Caliph keeping his services in mind.

Services of Hazrat Abu Bakr RAU

The services of Hazrat Abu BakrSiddique (RAU) are unique, matchless and surpassing all the other Companions (RAU). Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RAU) is the most exalted man after the Prophets (May peace be upon them all). The following verse from the holy Qur'an stands witness to this fact:

Sura Taubah: Para 10. Ayat No. 40. This verse (Ayat) was revealed in the background of Ghuzwah-i-Tabuk which was a point of Test and turmoil for the Muslims. The weather was extremely hot and the crop of Dates was ready for harvesting. Seeing the reluctance of a few persons, Almighty Allah Jabbar reminded the Muslims the time when He helped His Prophet (SAW) in his utter adversity and helplessness.

1. Translation: "If you don't help him (the prophet), (no matter), Allah Almighty is Himself his Helper. He helped him (at that time) when the Unbelievers drove him out (of Makka). (At that time) He had only one companion (Abu Bakr). (When) they two were in the Cave (Thoar), and he consoled his companion, "Don't be afraid, for Allah is with us (both)." Then Allah sent his peace upon them and helped them with forces which you couldn't see, and humbled the words of the Unbelievers. Allah's Word is exalted to the Highest, for Allah is exalted in Might, (He is) Wise."

2. At this Testing occasion- Ghuzwah Tabuk, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RAU) collected all his belongings and placed them at the sacred feet of the holy Prophet (SAW). When asked by the Prophet (SAW) what he had left at home, he replied, The Love of Almighty Allah and Rasool-i-Karim (SAW)"

3. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RAU) was Second of the Two in the Cave of Thoar. Thus he earned the Title: The Second of the Two.

4. Title of Siddique: He earned this Title when he testified the claim of the holy Prophet (SAW) about his Journey to Masjid-i-Aqsa in Jerusalem.

5. His bravery, steadfastness, devotion to Islam, his Love for the holy Prophet (SAW), his sacrifice for Islam, his life's aim, everything he possessed was dedicated to the service of Islam.

6. His love for the holy Prophet (SAW) was so profound that he gave his daughter Hazrat Ayesha (RAU) into the marriage of the Prophet (SAW) when he was extremely grieved and felt lonely after the death of Hazrat Khudeeja (RAU)

7. He stood with the Prophet (SAW) through thick and thin, during war and peace.

8. He led the Prayer Class during the last days of the Prophet (SAW). It was a clear indication that he should be chosen as the successor to the Prophet (SAW)

9. He kept his wits at the death of the Prophet (SAW) when even Hazrat Umar (RAU) was so grieved that he could not control himself.

10. He was chosen the Caliph of Rasool (SAW). He followed the foot-steps of the Prophet (SAW) in letter and spirit.

11. He fought bravely against the false claimers of prophet-hood and rooted them out.

12. He also fought against the people who refused to pay Zakat to the centre.

13. He consolidated the Muslim state on firm bases.

14. He formed a committee to collect and compile the holy Qur'an.

15. He conquered large parts of Iraq and Syria.

16. He was the First grown up man who accepted Islam without any objection or doubt.

17. His wisdom, dignity, devotion, integrity, honesty, sincerity, bravery, steadfastness, care and compassion for the poor and needy,… all his qualities of head and heart and services to Islam are matchless.

18. He is the only holy Companion of the beloved Prophet (SAW) whose four generations enjoyed Companionship- His father, he himself, his children, his grandchildren were Companions (RAU).

Answer 2

The prophet Muhammad is the founder of Islam. He is not a leader or a president, therefore he has no successor.