After Prophethood, Khilafat is the most important institution in Islam. Khulafa are ultimately appointed by God through His Divine guidance. Though Khilafat had disappeared, it has been re-established as prophecied by The Holy Prophet, Muhammad (sa). more…
Khilafat in the Quran
“Allah has promised to those among you who believe and do good works that He will, surely, make them successors in the earth…” more
Khilafat in the Hadith
“Prophethood shall remain among you as long as Allah shall will. He will bring about its end and follow it with Khilafat…” more
The Guided Khilafat
The first four successors after The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) are known as the "Guided Khilafat".
Hazrat Abu Bakr
Lasting a little over two years, Hazrat Abu Bakr's Khilafat successfully maintained the Muslim unity after the death of The Holy Prophet saw.
Hazrat Umar
By forming a consultative body of advisors to the Khalifa and dividing the Islamic state into provinces, Hazrat Umar bin Khattab established an effective system of Islamic administration and governance.
Hazrat Uthman
As Khalifa, Hazrat Uthman bin Affan, oversaw the reproduction and propagation of the Holy Quran throughout the Muslim state. He also spent much of his personal wealth for furthering the cause of Islam.
Hazrat Ali
Cousin and son-in-law of The Holy Prophet saw, Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib sought to establish peace after Hazrat Uthman's assassination.
The Ahmadiyya Khilafat
The successors after The Promised Messiah (as) are known as the "Ahmadiyya Khilafat".
Hazrat Hakeem Nooruddin
Like Hazrat Abu Bakr, Hazrat Nooruddin established the unity of the Community after the death of the Promised Messiah.
Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad
Also known as the "Promised Reformer", Hazrat Mahmood Ahmad introduced many improvements into the administration of the Community.
Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad
As Khalifa, Hazrat Nasir Ahmad offered great leadership and guidance when Pakistan declared the Community to be non-Muslim.
Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad
In addition to his many notable achievements, Hazrat Tahir Ahmad launched the first Muslim satellite television network.
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad
As the current Khalifa, Hazrat Masroor Ahmad is guiding the Community through a time of great global skepticism and animosity towards Islam.
