Question

When a Ghaus passes away who takes his place?

Answer

The seat of the Ghaus is replaced in the following sequence: -

• The seat of the Ghaus is replaced by one of the Imāmayn
• The seat of an Imāmayn is replaced by one of the Awtād al-Arbáah
• The seat of the Awtād al-Arbáah is replaced by one of the Budala
• The seat of the Budala is replaced by one of the Abdāl al-Sab’een
• The seat of an Abdāl al-Sab’een is replaced by one of the 300 Nuqaba
• The seat of Nuqaba is replaced by one of the Awliya
• The seat of the Awliya is replaced by any one of the Múminīn