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Sahâbi was that he was incapable of fulfilling his duties and he was
not trustworthy! (Na’ûzubillah)
So many complaints reached Hadhrat Umar regarding him, as though
the entire Kufa had turned against him. Hadhrat Umar thus
summoned him to Medina Munawwara. A group set out with him on
the pretence that they would stand in his defence, but when he
reached Medina Munawwara he found them worse than the people he
had left behind. They complained that Hadhrat Ammaar was
incapable of fulfilling his responsibilities, knew nothing of politics, and
was totally unaware of what role he had been appointed to fulfil. On
seeing their hatred for their leader, Hadhrat Umar felt it best to
remove Hadhrat Ammaar from his post.
Hadhrat Umar thereafter enquired as to whom they would prefer as
a leader. They nominated Hadhrat Abu Musa Ash’ari. Hadhrat
Umar acceded to their request. Within a year from the appointment
of Hadhrat Abu Musa the complaints began again. As the complaints
intensified Hadhrat Umar sent an order that Hadhrat Abu Musa
step down from his post and had him re-appointed in Basrah.
Hadhrat Umar, despite his unique talent in ruling and recognising the
talent and qualities of others, found himself confused as to how he
could sort out the affairs of the people of Kufa. He complained to those
around him:
إفّ‏ أىل الكوفة قد عضلوني ‏)الكامل(‏
The people of Kufa have rendered me helpless!
He also said, ‘What is wrong with this group of one hundred thousand,
that they are not content with any Amîr, nor can any Amîr live happily
with them? After deep thought and consultation with those around,
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