Others by order of Caliph were sent to battlefield.

Others by order of Caliph were sent to battlefield...” [1] We recommend the translation of Salman Farsi by Sayyid Ja’far Murtuza Amili, New Edition, [2] page 67-76 to our readers to acquaint themselves with facts. Here we just quote a few points: Firstly, in all analyses especially regarding motive of Amirul Momineen (a.s.) in his acceptance of participation is proved. This applies to his friends also.

The informal presence in the scene for protection of religion but with this difference: “Ali has the same attitude in practice also. He personally did not accept any official post from any Caliph. He did not accept command of army or governorship of a district. He also did not accept administration of Hajj or anything else.

If he had accepted any one of so many proposed offers, it was tantamount to withdrawal of demand of his right and in other words co-operation, while safeguarding unity of Islam…