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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Role of Holy Imams in Revival of Religion History Confirms Our Opinions In order to better clarify the events we narrated we will once again return to history. During the Prophets dying moments, Abu Bakr was in his own home (which was on the outskirts of Medina in 'Sunh'. 175 Historians, writers of Hadiths, and geographical experts all agree that Sunh, the location of Abu Bakr's home, was outside the city of Medina.

Even upon gaining the leadership he remained there for some time, sometimes coming mounted to lead the communal prayers and sometimes not coming at all, when Umar prayed in his place. 176 As such, Abu Bakr was not in Medina at the time of the Prophets death. The events that led to him leaving for home were as such: Abu Bakr led the morning prayers without the Prophets permission. When the Prophet heard his voice he opened his eyes and lifted his head from Ali's lap saying: Pick me up.

Ali took him under one arm and Fadhl Ibn Abbas took him under the other and they brought him to the mosque. The Prophet was so ill and in so much pain that he couldn't put his feet on the ground. According to Bukhari in his book "Sahih". 177 The Prophets legs were like two sticks being pulled on the ground and as such drew lines in the dirt. In this condition he went towards the "Mehrab" (pulpit), pushed Abu Bakr aside thus interrupting the prayer, then he himself beginning the prayer........

Abu Bakr was thus confronted with defeat, and so he wouldn't be completely broken and totally set aside from the scene, after prayers he went to the Prophet saying: Allow me to go home! The Prophet possessing modesty and decency gave him permission without saying anything else to him and he left for Sunh. Therefore all of the events before and simultaneous with the Prophets death occured without the presence of Abu Bakr.

The political directors on the scene however felt danger and were afraid that an oath of allegiance would be pledged without Abu Bakr being there, and so to say the god of the governorship and leadership of the nation would inevitably slip from their hands. Because of this they acted out another plan. Umar began screaming: The Prophet has not died.