“The tribulations of the Muslims began on that very day.

“The tribulations of the Muslims began on that very day.” (10) In the discussion that took place between Ibn Abbas and the second caliph concerning the caliphate of ‘Ali, the caliph said: “The Prophet wanted to declare ‘Ali as his successor, but I did not allow it to happen.” (11) Some Sunni historians and hadith scholars have written that when the Prophet decided to write a document that would prevent the Muslims from going astray ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of God has become delirious.