Besides, his supporters and Bani Hashim would be pleased and satisfied.

Besides, his supporters and Bani Hashim would be pleased and satisfied.” [1] “Ali Ibne Abi Talib (a.s.) during these battles kept the same attitude, which he had in the time of Abu Bakr… The Caliph could not remain ignorant about Imam’s cooperation and guidance…He knew very well that Ali was not willing to participate in battles. Therefore he decided to get benefit of his advice. Ali was sensitive about Muslims and Islam.

Therefore in the shape of consultations he rendered services to them… Ali did not like to accept any responsibility, which directly or indirectly could be a helping element to the usurped Caliphate.” [2] As it is seen, the regime was trying its best to establish contacts with Imam which could provide them validity. When this could not be achieved, Caliphate tried to established indirect relations through consultations. Abu Bakr wanted to assign Ali the command of army to fight against Ashath bin…