Hadith of the Quran and Sunnah authenticity. The Shi'a claim that this hadith is the most authentic of hadiths, claiming that it has been narrated by over 35 companions of Muhammad. The "Hadith al-Thaqalayn" is used by the Shi'a, among other reasons, to support their belief of Ali's succession to Muhammad. Shi'as view this hadith as a clear indication that Muhammad wished to keep the matter of leadership within his own family, starting with his cousin Ali. They believe that Muhammad was clearly indicating that only the "Ahl al-Bayt" have a right to authority and leadership. It is based on this claim that the Shi'as reject
Whose University Is It? known each other in the 1980s while both were attending Trent University. They got back in touch after meeting at the Hot Docs film festival and began talking about what was happening at their old Alma Mater. They first brought the project to CBC TV and were turned down because the subject matter was considered to be "too boring" for audiences who "would not understand" the issues. They then decided to fund the movie themselves. "Whose University Is It?" was released to theatres in Ontario in 2003 but received little notice in the media at the time, although the few