Forty of them were alone sent to hellfire by the sword of Ali (a.

Forty of them were alone sent to hellfire by the sword of Ali (a.s.). The rest were killed by Bani Hashim and the Helpers (Ansar). The killing of a single infidel by a non-Bani Hashim Emigrant is not proved from any of the books of history. It is indeed a pity that even in this battle, the three Caliphs were unable to exhibit any remarkable feat. Their absconding from the battlefield was nothing unusual.

The account of their flight is mentioned in the tradition of Sahih Bukhari related from Abu Qatadah: Qatadah says that the Muslims fled and he also fled. Qatadah says: “I saw Umar among the absconders and asked him the condition of the people?” Umar replied: “It is as Allah willed.” After this, people went to the Messenger of Allah (S). People of justice, please let us know if any man of perfect faith could flee from the battlefield?

Then how can they be given preference over Ali (a.s.) who was always steadfast in every battle and in spite of being injured seriously, he continued to serve the Holy Prophet (S) and the religion of Allah? All this proves that he possessed a perfect faith. The repeated absconding of the three Caliphs cannot qualify them to be successors of the Messenger of Allah (S) after his passing away.

The Messenger of Allah (S) was very brave and valiant person and he did not recede an inch in any of the battles, because flight from the battlefield is a dirty thing. The successor of such a brave prophet should be someone as valiant as Ali (a.s.) and not less. What was it that qualified Abu Bakr to be appointed the successor of the Prophet? It is an absolutely surprising thing. None of the three Caliphs had the right of vicegerency of the Messenger of Allah (S).

These gentlemen never did anything to save Islam from its enemies. They were ever thoughtful of saving their own skins. The fact is that if Ali (a.s.) had not been there, Islam would have disappeared a long time ago.

Thus, what is the matter that after the passing away of the Messenger of Allah (S), Ali (a.s.) is made to obey and submit, and a person like Abu Bakr who had no connection with any sort of bravery, should be made the ruler, even though he had no right to be the successor of the Messenger of Allah (S)? Please note that in this battle, even the Helpers fled against their normal practice. Those who participated in the battle were the same who were put to shame by the Holy Prophet (S).