Yafei's View on the Succession of the Prophet (S) and His Successors (Three Successors) in Merat al-Jenan

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1 PhD Student in Shia Studies, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Sufism and Islamic Mysticism, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy and Theology, Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy, Qom, Iran

Abstract

The followers of the Nematollahi sect believe that all their qotbs (spiritual leaders) are Shiites. Yafei (d. 768 A.H.) is one of these qotbs and the master of Sayyed Nematollah Wali. One of the prominent differences between Shiites and Sunnis is their different views on the succession of the Prophet (S). In his books, especially Merat al-Jenan, Yafei gave his opinions on these two issues. This research seeks to understand his religion by examining his views on the succession of the Prophet (S) and the first three caliphs. The findings of the research indicate that Yafei narrated eleven traditions on the virtues of the first caliph, sixteen traditions on the virtues of the second caliph, and twelve traditions on the virtues of the third caliph. Like Sunni scholars, he was silent about the succession of the Messenger of God (S) and the related events, and only narrated events that prove the succession of the first caliph. Therefore, according to the evidence, contrary to Nematollahi claim, he believes in the Sunni religion

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