Bay'at: Foundation of Muslim Collective Action - Dr Israr Ahmad

This lecture details the historical significance of *bay'at* (allegiance) as the cornerstone of collective action within the Muslim community. The speaker traces its roots in the Quran and Hadith, highlighting its role in establishing and maintaining the caliphate. The discussion extends to resistance movements throughout history, from the early Islamic period to the 19th and 20th centuries, demonstrating how *bay'at* served as a unifying principle for figures like Syed Ahmad Barelvi, Mahdi Sudanese, Imam Shamil, and Libyan resistance leaders. The core argument emphasizes that the established, prescribed, and protected method of Muslim collective action is rooted in the practice of *bay'at*.

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