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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books A Shi'ite Encyclopedia (chapter 10) Attacking Two of Most Beloved of the Prophet (pbuh&hf) and Their Disciples Sayf alleged that Ibn Saba is the one who instigated the two prominent companions of the , namely Abu Dhar (RA) and Ammar Ibn Yasir (RA), against Uthman. He said this Jew met Abu Dhar in Damascus, and that he introduced to him the idea of prohibiting treasuring gold and silver.

Sayf included the following great companions of prophet and their disciples, among the list of the followers of Ibn Saba: (1) Abu Dhar (RA), (2) Ammar Ibn Yasir (RA), (3) Muhammad Ibn Abi Bakr (RA), son of the first Caliph, (4) Malik Ashtar (RA). ...

and more To better understand the heresy of Sayf and his allegation, let us quickly review the biography of the above great Muslim pioneers: (1) Abu Dhar al-Ghafari (Jundub Ibn Jonadah): He is the THIRD person in the list of the four pioneers who first embraced Islam. He was a monotheist even before his conversion. He frankly declared his faith in Islam at Mecca beside the Holy House of God.

The infidels of Mecca beat him almost to death but he survived, and on the instruction of the (PBUH&HF) he returned to his tribe. After the Battles of Badr and Uhud he came to Medina and stayed with Prophet until the demise of the Prophet (PBUH&HF). During the reign of the early Caliphs, Abu Dhar was sent to Damascus where he could not agree with Muawiyah. Later Muawiyah complained about Abu Dhar to Uthman, the third Caliph, and thus Uthman sent Abu Dhar into exile at Rabadha where he later died.

Rabadha was known for having the worst climate. (2) Ammar Ibn Yasir: He was also known as Abuyaqzan. His mother's name was Somayyah. He and his parents were pioneers in embracing Islam, and he was the SEVENTH person to declare his faith. His parents were executed after the torture by the infidels of Mecca, because of their conversion to Islam, but Ammar managed to escape to Medina.

Ammar fought on Imam Ali's side in the battle of Jamal (Camel) and later in the war of Siffin where he was killed in the battle field by Muawiyah soldiers, at the age of ninety-three. (3) Muhammad Ibn Abi Bakr: He was adopted by Imam Ali after his father, Abu Bakr, died. Muhammad was one of the commanders of the army of Imam Ali (AS) in the battle of Camel. He was also in the battle of Siffin. Imam Ali appointed him as the governor of Egypt, and he took his office 15/9/37 AH.