( 193 )
Bakr reported that the Messenger said: We
the Prophets
do not leave inheritance.
Fatimah denied that her father said that
because this
is opposed to the Holy Qur'an which declares that Suleiman
(Solomon) received an inheritance from his father David.
Both Solomon and his father were prophets .
Abu Bakr made efforts to normalize relations with her
without reversing his position on Fadak but she refused to
speak to him and when she died he was not informed of
her death lest he attend her funeral.( 1 )
Abu Bakr was very concerned with Fatimah's anger
because the Prophet said: "Fatimah is a portion of me .
Whoever displeases her displeases me." He also said:
"Fatimah is the leader of the women of Paradise." (Both
hadiths were reported by Al-Bukhari in his Sahih section
of virtues of Fatimah).".
With all this the righteous Caliph would be expected to
name Ali his successor for this would please the Prophet
because it pleased Fatimah though belatedly.
Abu Bakr did not do that
nor did he consult Ali or
any of the Hashimites including Al-Abbas
uncle of the
Holy Prophet .
Indeed
Abu Bakr did not consult any companion about
whom he should choose to succeed him. He did not give
them a choice between two or more candidates. He consulted a few companions about Omar and Omar only. The
consultants were Abdul-Rahaman Ibn Ouf Othman Ibn
Affan and Osseid Ibn Hudheir. These were Omar's admirers and all of them were positive towards him. Talhah
Abu Bakr's cousin was not consulted and when he criticized Omar Abu Bakr exploded in anger .
Why shouldn't we call the events by their names? Abu
Bakr was iiidebted to Omar in his election and establishing
his leadership. He was his right hand during the time of his
caliphate. Abu Bakr wanted to return to his good friend
( 1 ) Al-Bukhari reported it in his Sahih Part 5 p. 178. Muslim also reported it in his Sahih Part 12 "Hukm of Al-Fei" (The wealth which is acquired from enemies of Islam) p.77.
|