Therefore in this analysis we shall evaluate the sources...

Therefore in this analysis we shall evaluate the sources claiming that Ali gave allegiance to Abu Bakr. They are as follows: Source One: Divine legitimacy (Legitimacy granted by God) Source Two: Public Popularity (Standard of public accord) Source Three: Existence (A fact/occurrence) We shall again thoroughly investigate historical documents related to these claims to find the extent of Ali’s approval to Abu Bakr’s rule.

Because the above subject has taken for granted that Ali in fact gave allegiance to Abu Bakr. Accordingly we can evaluate Ali’s belief in legitimacy and popularity of Abu Bakr’s Caliphate and thereby gauge its authenticity in the light of History. Previous…