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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books A Victim Lost in Saqifah 1-4 Scrutiny of Participation of Ali’s in Battles and Government of Caliphs[1] It is surprising that the writer of the article has no knowledge of companions with regard to facts and reality of matters and opinion of Imams about battles. This analysis is not based on authentic information but on probability and likelihood of participation of companions. This point is not noted.

Therefore if this probability is not accepted, it cannot be a confirmation of battles. Supposing if companions of Amirul Momineen (a.s.) attended on approval of Ali himself and were under no pressure, it is still not a ground to prove Imam Ali’s (a.s.) positive outlook. While it can be said that they might have taken part on ground of other productive reasons so this cannot be a proof of their approval.

It could be that the presence of Imam’s friends could be a restriction for Caliph’s soldiers from plundering and pillaging conquered regions. Now we would like to ask: what is the reason that all co-operations are confined to supporting their battles. Why they have simply passed by all reasons and causes?

If we accept positive outlook of Ali to battles, it will contradict his statement: “A Muslim should not go to a holy war in company of one who has no belief in God’s command and does not carry God’s orders with regard to spoils of war. If at all he goes and is killed, he has helped him in usurping our rights and shedding our blood. His death is a pagan’s death.” [2] Are Battles of Caliphs Worth Defending?

He who foments this conjecture while defending battles of Caliphs raises a question and reminds us the presence of Khalid bin Waleed among commanders of combat: “What can you say about the appointment of this same Khalid bin [1] Scrutiny of objections 6-7 [2] Shaykh Hurr Amili: Wasaelush Shia, Vol. 11, Pg. 34 Waleed by the Prophet himself?” [1] Then he gives examples of his command in the days of Prophet**[2]** by way of defending the record of Islamic army and Caliph’s battles.

He writes: “Actions of Muslims in battles and victories are well worth defending and their trifle mistakes can be overlooked. Such things are common in other places too. So instead of justifying piece by piece we should defend them as a whole.”! [3] He continues: “In wars of Prophet, Ali and Hasan also considerable shortcomings were seen on the part of the soldiers and men under their command.”!