That which I leave is alms, save what is to maintain my wives and dependents.

That which I leave is alms, save what is to maintain my wives and dependents." However, when these hypothetical points made by Abu Bakr are put on the board of discussion, free from ideological, or, emotional prejudgments, and far from blind sanctification of the early followers of Islam, we can record the following points against them: It is true that he denied the Prophet's (as) ownership of Fadak, but all the Muslims, whether early Muslims, or, contemporary ones, unanimously agree that Fadak was the sole possession of Allah's Prophet (S) This fact is also supported by the Qur’anic verse which we have already mentioned.

Therefore, Abu Bakr's claim is invalidated for being a mere endeavor to null the effect of the Qur’an. Abu Bakr claimed that he heard the Prophet of Allah (S) say: "We the group of prophets do not inherit, nor are we inherited; what we leave is for alms," This can be disputed as follows: A. This narration is irrelevant regarding this issue; because we have already stated that Fadak was a grant from the Prophet (S) to his daughter before he died.

So, it is inappropriate to quote a narration related to the issue of inheritance with the purpose of denying Lady Fatima (sa) her property. B. This narration was only reported by one man, who is Abu Bakr, himself. And, the Holy Qur’an stated a general rule concerning inheritance, where the Prophets and their heirs are included in this rule.

So, Abu Bakr's claim cannot be taken as proof versus the Holy Qur’an, nor, can it be proof for excluding the prophets, and their families from the Qur’anic rule. C.

Yet, the real reasons which provoke Abu Bakr, and his followers to deprive Fatima az-Zahra (sa) from her own property, despite the fact that the Prophet (S) said: "Fatima is part of me, he who loves her loves me, and he who angers her angers me, "' This had more implicit motives behind them, and was directly related to the political events of that time. As for Abu Hurairah's narration; it is sufficient for us to keep in mind that he was famous for forging Prophetic traditions.

Even he, himself, admitted this; and anyone wishing to study more about his life, should refer to Sheikh al-Madhirah - Abu Hurairah Dowsi, written by Mahmoud Abu Raieh. The Real Motives Which Lead Abu Bakr to Usurp Fadak from Fatima az-Zahra (sa) The history books at hand need thorough examination and revision, for they have been recorded according to the wishes and satisfactions of despotic rulers throughout history.