Ali said...

Ali said, "I put before you the same argument, which you have presented before the Ansar to acquire the Caliphate. Tell me honestly the man nearest to the Prophet". Umar said, "We will not leave you unless you promise allegiance". Ali said, "Answer my question first and than ask me for allegiance". Abu Ubaydah bin Jarrah said, "O Abul Hasan! Only you deserve the Caliphate and administration on account of your priority in Islam…