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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Fatima The Gracious Following ‘Ali (as) to The Mosque After the Messenger of Allah (S), Abu Bakr seized Caliphate. He and his followers claimed that since he was unanimously elected by the Muslims, he was the righteous leader of the Ummah. Yet, with little reflection upon the matter of Caliphate, one realizes that it is an extension, and continuation of the Prophethood without revelation.

Thereupon, since Prophethood can only be assigned to someone through Divine specification, likewise Caliphate cannot be assigned to anyone by mankind; rather, it is a Divine code bestowed upon men by Divine specification.

Moreover, this consensus that Abu Bakr and his followers claim to have achieved is not valid; because the Ansar, Bani Hashim, Ammar, Salman, Miqdad, Abu Dharr and many other companions opposed the election of Abu Bakr to the Divine post, which was previously granted to ‘Ali (as). Nevertheless, Abu Bakr was able to seize power and eradicate ‘Ali's (as) and his followers attempts to regain his righteous post. Why was Abu Bakr Elected?

Several factors can be cited to have motivated some Muslims to choose Abu Bakr as their leader: Resentment to see both Prophethood and Imamate posts occupied by Bani Hashim. This factor was revealed by Umar in a long conversation with Ibn Abbas: According to Umar: (If Prophethood and Imamate posts were both occupied by Bani Hashim) then they would constantly brag about them!!

‘Ali's (as) young age The Arabs, especially the Quraishans envy of ‘Ali (as) ‘Ali (as) would lead and judge people according to righteousness, and the right path, had he been chosen as the leader, as Umar stated. It is inevitable after Abu Bakr seized power that ‘Ali (as) should pay allegiance to him, for it is the natural path of every coup to force the opposition to announce its support to the -new regime. But what can they do with ‘Ali (as) who refused to pledge allegiance to Abu Bakr?

Can they threaten him? But he (‘Ali (as)) is the famous hero who was able to extinguish the Arab heroes, kill their brave men, and compete with their "wolves"!! Can they deceive him (as) into doing so?! But ‘Ali is that cautious man who is aware in such matters!! Nevertheless, allegiance must be taken from ‘Ali (as) at any rate. But behold! What would Lady Fatima’s (sa) stand be had ‘Ali (as) been forced to pledge allegiance to Abu Bakr?

In other Words, what can be done if Lady Fatima (sa) chooses to defend her husband?!