Ali Ibn Abi Talib - Volume 1 of 2

242 Xli ibn Abi Ttlib at the time o f the Rightly Guided Caliphs
later appointed by 'Ali (&) as the governor of Egypt. When Ahu
Bakr (&) died, 'Ali ibn Abi Tab (&) married her, and she bore
him a son whom he called The granddaughter of Ahu Bakr
(&) was married to Muhammad al-Biqir, a grandson of 'Ali (&)
who is considered the hfth Imam by the Rifidis.
Professor @sh IBi maheer quoted from the books of the
Rifidis themselves proof of the strong connections and ties through
marriage that existed between the family of the Prophet (g) and the
family of Abu Bakr (&). It is proven that Qhimibn M&ammad ibn
Abi Bakr, the grandson of Ahu Bakr (&), and 'Ali ibn al-Husayn
ibn 'Ali ibn Abi TSb, the grandson of 'Ali (&), were maternal
cousins. Their mothers were among the female prisoners captured at
the time of 'Umar (&); , , they were the daughters of Yazdagird ibn
Shahriyk and the granddaughters of Chosroes. Professor aaheer
discussed the issue in detail in order to prove ties through marriage
and a relationship of mutual love and compassion between Ahl al-
Bayt and the family of Abu Bakr (&).Io6
One of the signs of the love and friendship that existed
between Ah1 al-Bayt and Ahu Bakr (4) was the fact that many of
them gave Abu Bala's name to their sons. The first was 'Ali ihn Abi
T%h (&), when he called one of his sons Abu Bakr. This is
indicative of love, brotherhood and respect for Abu Bakr on the part
of 'Ali (may AUah be pleased with them both). It is worth mentioning
that this child was born after Abu Bakr (&) had died, so it was
obviously after he had become the caliph and leader. Is there anyone
among the Shia today who claims to love 'Ali(4)
and his sons and
carries this name? Are they supporters of 'Ali (&) or his opponents?
'Ali (&) only gave his son this name because he hoped that the child
would he like Abu Bakr (A). It was an expression of love and
loyalty towards him, even after his death; there was no one among
Banu Hiishim before 'Ali (&) who gave his son this name.