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Gradualism is different from transition.

Gradualism is a form of thought that humans have the knowledge and authority to determine the presentation of the Sovereignty of Allah.

Transition is the process which naturally occurs when the intention and effort is present, but all the circumstances are not yet in place.

I make a crude comparison with conversion to Islam.
Some claim those interested in Islam MUST attend classes and study Islam indepth before conversion. To them, they claim authority to determine various classes and various aspects of Islamic knowledge are necessary before someone becomes Muslim.
On what authority to they claim this?

On the other side are those who see that conversion to Islam does NOT require months of classes and such. Rather, conversion is a necessary step for all humanity regardless of their level of knowledge about Islam. And as long as one has a functioning knowledge of the concept of Shahada, thereby knowing what one is doing, then conversion should be immediate and not take a process of human labor. And most important is conversion after which Muslims may obtain Belief/Iman which takes time for anyone, regardless.

Transition is the convert's process of gaining Iman, learning, culturing in Islam after conversion. This is up to the individual and Allah.
Gradualism is the processing of people before they convert to Islam, which may or may not actually result in conversion. This is overwhelming place authority in people's hands.

As a convert to Islam, I have seen Muslim organizations form entire departments for teaching those "interested in Islam" but have not yet converted, as if teaching about Womens Issues in Islam or Minority Rights are part of the Hudaa.

And like it or not, but there is NO easy gradualization to Islam. the enemies of Islam will take every step against the resurgence of Islam, including economic embargoes, murder and massacres, torture, stealing the wealth of people, false imprisonment, assault, etc. everything that previous generations experienced and worse.

And the Prophet (Saaw) set the example by refusing any form of gradualism towards Islam in Makka, when the Makkan leaders offered a period of Islamic rule, and a period of jahili rule, and so on.