So, not only was Abu Bakr able to persuade the Muslims to...

So, not only was Abu

Bakr able to persuade the Muslims to dismiss Fatima's stands as

those of a woman who can be depended upon even in such a

secondary issue like Fadak, but also he aimed at convincing them that

since she was not to be believed in such a matter, she was also to be

deserted when it comes to the most important issue of that time (i.e.,

Yet, there are more motives that can be spotted to have led Abu Bakr

to usurp Fatima Zahra's (A) property. Among them are:

1.Since Fadak brought large profits to its owners, Ali (A) could use

this profit in his fight against Abu Bakr just as Khadijah was able her

wealth to use against the infidels. 2. The political challenge which Abu Bakr created here, was aimed at

proving to Ali and Lady Fatima Zahra (A) that the nation was not ready

to aid them in an emotional issue in which he was successful in

downgrading Ali and Fatima by controlling and directing the public

opinion. Listen to Abu Bakr as he speaks to the people after Fatima's

"O people! What is this attentiveness to every aimless speech?! Where were these claims at the time of Allah's Messenger (S)? He who heard something should say so! He who witnessed anything should speak out! Surely they are (Ali and Fatima, like) foxes who have no witnesses

They instigate every dissension! And say: Renew (trouble) after it has cooled down They seek help

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from the weak and acquire support from women

They are like Umme Tahal (a woman who was a prostitute during the

era of ignorance) whose family chose prostitution for her

Surely if I wish I can say a lot; and had I said (something), would have

But I will remain silent as long as I am left alone."

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