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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Role of Aishah in the History of Islam (volume 2) Part One : After the Allegiance To 'ali's Rule The most critical part of 'Ali's rule We swear by God that we will not choose anyone but you.

One of the Prophet's When 'Uthman was killed and the rein of the Muslims' social and political affairs fell into their hands and they were freed from their allegiance which had imposed limitations on them concerning the choice of another caliph, they all turned towards 'Ali and crowded around him to swear allegiance and elect him as caliph.

at-Tabari describes this event as follows: The Prophet's companions came to 'Ali and said: "'Uthman, caliph of all Muslims, has been killed, and today the Muslims must have a worthy leader and guardian, and we know of no worthier than you for this position since your record in Islam is longer than everyone else's and your kinship to the Prophet of God is closer and stronger." Imam 'Ali said in answer: "No.

Do not make such a proposal and do not choose me as caliph; for, I would prefer to act as a caliph's aid and adviser rather than be a caliph." They said: "No, by God we will not leave you alone until you accept our proposal." 'Ali said: "Now that there is no alternative but to accept your allegiance, the ceremony should be held publicly in the mosque in the presence of the Muslims and with their full agreement." at-Tabari narrates again that the Muslims including Talhah and az-Zubayr rushed upon 'Ali and said: "O 'Ali!

We have come to swear allegiance and choose you as our caliph and leader." Imam 'Ali answered again: "Leave us alone and let me be as I am for, I have no need of acting as a caliph and ruler, and I am like any other Muslim. You can show allegiance to anyone you consider worthy for that position. I swear to God that I will be pleased with that choice and have no objection to it at all." But they were not content with 'Ali's answer and said emphatically: "O 'Ali!

We swear to God that we will have none but you as our leader and caliph of the Muslims." At-Tabari says: After 'Uthman's assassination the people assembled in large groups and came several times to 'Ali's presence, begging him to accept the position of caliph and to hold the rein of the Muslims' affairs. But the Imam refused to give a positive answer. When they applied to him for the last time, they said: "O 'Ali!