Their whole idea was to seize the reins of power and...

Their whole idea was to seize the reins of power and administer the affairs of the Muslims, paying attention only to the need of preserving the unified society of Islam from disorder and discord by means of careful strategy and plan. When the people swore allegiance to Abu Bakr after the death of the Prophet, (PBUH&HP), Abu ‘Ubaydah proposed to Imam Ali, (PBUH): “Abandon this matter to Abu Bakr.

If you survive him, you are worthier of the office of caliph than anyone else, for none can doubt your abundant faith, virtue, and intelligence. Furthermore, you preceded others in your…