English
Abu Sa'id, may God be pleased with him, reported that the Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "If two caliphs are pledged allegiance, kill the latter of them."
Possible references (unverified, pending editorial review)
- Candidate: Sahih Muslim 1853 (unverified) 99% confidence
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Commentary and footnotes (2)
Note 1
(1) Regarding the saying: "If two caliphs are pledged allegiance," etc.: This indicates that it is not permissible to pledge obedience to two caliphs, as agreed upon by consensus, according to al-Nawawi.
Note 1
١) قوله: إذا بويع لخليفتين إلخ: فيه أنه لا يجوز عقد الإطاعة لخليفتين، نقل الإجماع فيه، قاله النووي.