This Is My Faith - Al-fatlawi, Ali - الصفحة ٢٢٨ - the Branches of the Pillars?
Anwar: Then, how do you explain the pledge of allegiance given to the Prophet (PBUH)?
Hasan: The answer can put as the following:
· The pledge of allegiance that Muslims made to the Messenger (PBUH) was neither an inauguration nor recognition of his leadership. It was a commitment to obey him because he was sent by the Almighty Allah and he was already distinguished with leadership. So, they swore allegiance to emphasize their faith to his message.
· Pledge of Allegiance is a covenant between two people that demands commitment, loyalty and obedience to the person we are making this pledge to. Amir Al-Mu’menin (PBUH) asserts this fact in this Hadith: “However, you owe me loyalty to the allegiance, sincerity when present and absent, responding when I call you and obeying when I command you”.
· There are explicit Scripts on the prophethood of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and his leadership so much that the pledge of allegiance cannot stand a hinder before it.
Anwar: You look tired.
Hasan: Yes, let’s carry on our discussion tomorrow.