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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books A Shi'ite Encyclopedia (chapter 10) The and the Jewish Influence (part Ii) Kaab Interfered in the Caliphate Ka'b used all his shrewdness to make Umar keep Imam Ali (AS) away from the Caliphate. Kaab was motivated by his resentment towards Islam and his hatred of Imam Ali (AS). After all it was Imam Ali ( as ) who had brought the Jewish Influence in Hijaz to an end in the battle of Khaibar.
It is amazing that the Caliph had so much confidence in Kaab, he even sought his advice about the future of the caliphate. Ibn Abbas reported that Umar said to Kaab, in the very presence of Ibn Abbas, the following ... Umar asked ... I would like to name my successor because my death is near. What do you say about Ali ? Give me your opinion and inform me of what you find in *your books*, because you allege that we are mentioned in *them* ? Kaab answered ...
As to the wisdom of your opinion, it would be *unwise* to appoint Ali as a successor because he is *very religious*. He notices every deviation and does not tolerate crookedness. He follows only his opinion in Islamic rules and this is not a good policy. As far as *our* scriptures, we find that neither he nor his children will come to power. And if he does, there will be confusion. Umar asked ... Why will he not to come to power ? Kaab answered ...
Because he has shed blood and Allah has deprived him of authority. When David wanted to erect Walls of the temple in Jerusalem, Allah said to him : ' You shall not build the Temple because you have shed blood. Only Solomon shall erect it. ' Umar asked ... Did not Ali shed blood rightly and for the truth ? Kaab answered ... Ameer al-Mumineen, David also shed blood for the truth Umar asked ... Who will come to power according to *your scripture* ? Kaab answered ...
We find that after the Prophet ( Peace be upon him and his Cleansed and Pure Progeny ) and his two ( 2 ) companions (Abu Bakr and Umar) power will be transfered to his enemies ( the Omayyads ) whom he fought for religion. When Umar heard this, he *sadly* said : ' We belong to God and to Him we shall return '. Then he said to Ibn Abbas : ' Ibn Abbas, did you hear what Kaab said ? By God, I heard the Messenger of God say something very similiar.
I heard him ( Peace be upon him and his Cleansed Progeny ) say : The Children of Omayyad shall ascend to my pulpit. I have seen them in my dreams jumping on my puplit like monkeys.