He used to prefer some people to others for various reasons...

He used to prefer some people to others for various reasons, generating social classes and sparking off enmity and rifts within the Muslim society. His policies were also not in conformity with the traditions of the Prophet or even with Abu Bakr's policies. Umar was sad when he saw the unrest and rifts within the Muslim community, once declaring "I was informed that people have distinct gatherings.

When two sit together they talk of the different groupings and separate entities, by God that is harmful to your religion, honour and unity".