If the Prophet wanted to appoint a "caliph", he must first … - Ahmad Kasravi

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If the Prophet wanted to appoint a "caliph", he must first speak on the fact that the selection and appointment of a caliph should be from God and not from the people, and he must said openly: "Now is my first caliph It is Ali who has been chosen by God."

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About Ahmad Kasravi

Seyyed Ahmad Kasravi Tabrizi, Commonly known as Ahmad Kasravi (29 September 1890 – 11 March 1946) was a leading Iranian linguist, nationalist, religious reformer, historian and former Shia cleric.

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Alternative Names: Seyyed Ahmad Kasravi Tabrizi • Ahmad Hokmabadi Tabrizi

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