Khilafa for the Disciple of Another Brother in the Tariqa

Question

Can a khalifa give khilafa (spiritual succession) to his own disciple, or to the disciple of another brother in the tariqa (of the same silsila), on behalf of his own spiritual guide?

Answer

There are precedents for this as well. Editor's note: that is, this too is valid.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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