NOTE: Although not in the book, I would like to add: Ayesha...

NOTE: Although not in the book, I would like to add: Ayesha claimed that the Prophet had written a letter and deposited it with her telling her that he had written therein about the succession and that she could disclose it at its opportune time. Omar asked her whether was there any such thing. She said; yes. Then she was asked to produce the letter. She said: "I had kept it under the pillow; but it is consumed by worm." (TRANSLATOR) known the affair but him.

It is not a station of shame to invite towards one's self. The thing that dawn is the craft in inventing texts. Whoever invented them, they did so in the fatigue of argument about the legality of the caliphate on the basis of meeting, which too did not meet the consent of those whom can not be ignored because of their position. Here the bigotry pushed them to resort to falsehood or invention -- the obstacle in the way of truth hindering from reaching the target.

Narration's that spring from bigotry snatch away the trust from others and rob the confidence particularly when the issue be that of a belief. As for his praying under a commission from the Prophet, if that be true; but he did pray among the Muslims-it is true. Let us probe therein: First: There is no indication in it for him to be the caliph. Second: Leading the prayers is not so important that the person should be an IMAM, or else, he can not.

Particularly in Sunni religion (including all the branches) it is free from several restrictions. Muslims, one among them, used to lead the prayers for the others. They were used to such a cycle. It was hearsay in those days among the people that the Prophet encouraged the practice. It is narrated that Abu Baker led the prayers without the Prophet's permission.8 Then he sought the good offices of Bani Omar Bin Ouf for reconciliation.

The narration that indicates the Prophet's appointment of him to lead the prayers and that he performed this office for some days does not appear correct because of the fact that Abu Baker was then in the Asama's army. The Prophet had strongly warned against any delinquency; and had stressed upon executing the mission. So, how could Abu Baker manage to be at two places -- in Asama's army and at the same time in Madina to lead the prayers?

The thing that is established is this: He led the prayers, once only on Monday at noon -- the day of the Prophets death.