“Uncovering Ghadeer Khumm: The Historical Truth” is a historical documentary series that examines the momentous event of Ghadeer Khumm. This series explores the historical dimensions of Ghadeer with the help of distinguished scholars from Islamic seminaries and academia, while addressing related questions and misconceptions through historical evidence and reasoned analysis. Part 4 examines the Holy Prophet’s sermon at Ghadeer Khumm and addresses a key question: Why can the Prophet’s use of the term Mawlā only be understood to mean authority and succession, rather than any other meaning?