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Do major historical events like the issue of Fadak, the expedition of Usama, and the Ridda wars align with the character of Abu Bakr, of whom it is said that he seized power unjustly, considering that each time he acted in accordance with the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) will?

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Actions and behaviors have shown that the caliphate of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with him, was rightly-guided and followed the prophetic methodology. The Companions did not disagree on this, including the Commander of the Faithful Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him. Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, clarified that he did not have a covenant from the Prophet, peace be upon him, regarding the caliphate. Had he, he would not have allowed Abu Bakr and Umar to stand on his pulpit. He supported this by stating that the Prophet, peace be upon him, commanded Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer during his illness, which indicates his satisfaction with him for the religion of the Ummah. Therefore, the Muslims chose him as caliph because he was worthy of it, and no two people disagreed on him. Then Umar assumed the caliphate after him, followed the practice of his companion, and the Muslims pledged allegiance to him. Then Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, after being chosen by six of the Quraysh, and Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, pledged allegiance to him and rendered him his due. After the assassination of Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, the people of the Two Holy Cities and the two metropolises pledged allegiance to Ali, may Allah be pleased with him.

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