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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Conception of the Sahaba's Ultimate Decency and the Political Authority in Islam Chapter 11 — Depriving the Hashemites of Their Political Rights Not only did the Quraishi clans stand against Ali’s enjoying the position of leadership, but also they deprived any Hashemite of enjoying any formal position.

Abu­Bakr, Omar and Othman had never used a Hashemite in a governmental position.[204] Abdor­Rahman­bn­Awf said: “I declare my fealty to you provided that you should never place any Hashemite on people’s shoulders.” This means that he should not use any Hashemite for a governmental position. Ali immediately replied him: “What is the advantage you are to gain from such a provision. My duty is only exerting efforts for the good of Mohammed’s nation.

I am to use any man, whether Hashemite or not, if I realize his firmness and sincerity.” “Nay, by God! I am not to declare it before you agree upon this provision.” insisted Abdor­Rahman. “By God, I will never agree upon this.” answered Ali.[205] What is the Idea of Deferring the Hashemites What is the idea of deferring the Hashemites? This question was answered by Al­Faruq. He was hesitated in designating bn­Abbas for a governmental position.

As bn­Abbas sought an explanation, Al­Faruq answered: “O bn­Abbas! I am afraid that you will keep this position till my decease. You may, then, refer to yourselves for leadership. It is illicit for you to enjoy this position exclusively.”[206] This means that Al­Faruq aimed at being sure that caliphate — leadership — should not march towards Ali or any other Hashemite after his death.

This is, in fact, the climax of adherence to the impracticability of the Hashemites’ joining leadership to prophesy slogan. [204] bn­Quteibeh's Al­Imametu Wes­Siyaseh page24. [205] bn­Quteibeh's Al­Imametu Wes­Siyaseh page26­7. [206] Al­Mas'udi's Muroujut­Theheb part.2 page353­4. Disclosure of Hiddens As they distributed positions among them, the Quraishi clans decided not to give the Hashemites any role in the next leadership since they enjoyed prophesy alone.

They, however, were perplexed whether they should bind all the others to this decision. Since they were tardy in embracing Islam, they were lacking the awareness of the method to be followed for applying this decision.