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Originally Posted by AliFazel
In Sahih Muslim, the traditions are as follows:
Narrated Jabir Ibn Samura: The Prophet (PBUH&HF) said: “The matter (life) will not end, until it is passed by twelve Caliphs.” He then whispered a sentence. I asked my father what the Prophet said. He said, the Prophet added: “All of them will be from Quraish. [Book #20, Hadeeth #4477]
The Prophet (PBUH&HF) said: “The affairs of people will continue to be conducted (well) as long as they are governed by the twelve men.” [Book #20, #4478]
The Prophet said: “This religion would continue to remain powerful and dominant until there have been twelve Caliphs.” [Book #20, #4482]
The Prophet (PBUH&HF) said: “The Islamic religion will continue until the Hour (day of resurrection), having twelve Caliphs for you, all of them will be from Quraish.” [Book #20, Hadeeth #4482]
To keep this short I will stop here ------ With One Question
Where are your 12 Imams?
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Dear Ali Fazel,
All of these so-called 'many narrations' are actually the same event, i.e. the same singular statement from Jabir Ibn Samura (ra). So you might make it look like the Prophet (s) repeated it a lot of times, but this is not true. Rather, it was said once, and you are just providing the same narration again and again.
Anyways, the answer to your question is here:
Ahlel Bayt » Articles » Hadith of the Twelve Caliphs [A Sunni Perspective]