Ali Ibn Abi Talib - Volume 1 of 2

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disbelievers. They were killed by the group that was with 'Ali
(&). The Prophet (g) testified that the group who would fight
them would be closer to the truth, and this is testimony from the
Propbet (g) that 'Ali and his companions (may Allah be pleased
with them) were in the right. This is one of the miracles of the
Prophet (g) because he foretold what was to happen, and events
unfolded as he said. It also offers clear evidence for the validity
of 'AIi's caliphate and the error of those who opposed him."
1.3. The oath of allegiance sworn by Tabah and
az-Zubayr (may Allah be pleased with them)
It was narrated that Abu Basheer al-'Abidi said: "I was in
Madinah when 'Uthmk (&) was killed. The Muhijireen and
Ansir, including Taah and'&-~ubayr, gathered together and went
to 'Ali (&). . They said: '0 Abu al-Hasan, come and let us swear
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allegiance to you.' He said: 'I have no need of that position. I am with
you, and whomever you choose, I will accept him, so choose
someone.' They said: 'By Allah, we will not choose anyone but
you ...
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This shows that there was universal allegiance to 'Ali
(&). There are many reports concerning this, some of which were
quoted by Ibn Jareer in his ~areekh.~'
This clearly indicates that the Companions (may Allah be
pleased with them) swore allegiance to 'Ali (&), and that they,
including Taah and azZubayr, were agreed on doing so. As for
what is mentioned in some reports, that Tabah and az-Zubayr swore
allegiance reluctantly, this is not proven in any sound transmission,
and the sound reports state something different.31
At-Tabari narrated that 'Awf ibn Ahi Jameelah said: "As for
me, I bear witness that I heard Muhammad ibn Sireen say: "Ali came
and said to Tabah: "Give me your hand, 0 Tabah, so that I might