According to the opinion of the Prophet (a.

According to the opinion of the Prophet (a.s), `Ali (a.s) was having the first right to be the caliph. But here he was not even consulted on the matter! Anyway, those who accepted the caliphate on the flimsy democratic process concluded at the conclave of Saqifah, surrendered themselves to the rule of `Umar as well. Abū-Bakr, after being on the throne for two years, three months and ten days, left this world on 22 Jumada II 13 H leaving the reins of power in the hands of `Umar. Previous…