Islamic Personalities
The replacement of a Ghaus
TheSunniWay
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6/3/2026
Question
When a Ghaus passes away who takes his place?
Answer
The seat of the Ghaus is replaced in the following sequence: -
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The seat of the Ghaus is replaced by one of the Imāmayn
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The seat of an Imāmayn is replaced by one of the Awtād al-Arbáah
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The seat of the Awtād al-Arbáah is replaced by one of the Budala
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The seat of the Budala is replaced by one of the Abdāl al-Sab’een
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The seat of an Abdāl al-Sab’een is replaced by one of the 300 Nuqaba
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The seat of Nuqaba is replaced by one of the Awliya
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The seat of the Awliya is replaced by any one of the Múminīn