Hadith of the Twelve Successors Hadith of the Twelve Successors The hadith of the twelve successors, or twelve caliphs () is an Islamic prophecy, attributed to Muhammad. It is most popular among Twelver Shiites, as they interpret the prophecy was fulfilled by The Twelve Imams. The hadith (classified as Sahih) is widely accepted by all Muslim groups but its interpretation varies heavily. According to the prophecy there will reign twelve caliphs—presumably the first being crowned upon the Prophet's death—and after which the caliphate would cease to exist and mark the beginning of the judgement day or armageddon. It is stated that all twelve caliphs will
Hadith of the Ark covered with dark clouds that the only, unique way of salvation is boarding this Ark (safinah). Al-Samhudi states: The salvation is the aspect of resemblance of "Ahl al-Bayt" to Noah's ark by the Prophet. As a result, hadith implies that to be grateful to "Ahl al-Bayt" by their gratitude, appreciation and sanctity. Everyone behave in this way, he is survived from the darkness of enmity and he is grateful; otherwise he is drowned in the sea of disbelief and the punishment of hell is urgent for him. Hadith of the Ark The Hadith of the Ark () is a tradition