The Meaning Of Khilafat Ala Minahj Al-Nabuwa
Umar bin Abdul Aziz is called Khalifa-e-Rashid because of his character, management of the state affairs, his approach towards Justice. A good king can be a great ruler if he follows in the footsteps of the examples set by the Prophet (sws) in management of the state affairs and hence can be called a khalifa-e-Rashid by people. It is not a religious rank and does not mean that because someone is called a khalifa, he is also selected via Shura. Islam clearly expects ‘Shuraiyat’ from Muslims in selection of their rulers.