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Originally Posted by bihari
Well, the Sunni view is that a caliph is to be elected by the people, ie popular vote, which is democratic.
The Shi'a view is that a caliph can be appointed by the current caliph.
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I'm not sure where you get that idea.
Sayyedina Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) appointed Sayyedina Umar (RA). Sayyedina Uthman (RA) was chosen by a majlis-e-shura, so that would be oligarchical.
The Shia view is that the Caliph must be of the family/lineage of the Prophet (SAW).