How Uthman (RA) Became 3rd Caliph – Did Ali Refuse Bay’ah?
Detailed refutation of claims: Hazrat Umar (RA) formed a 6-member Shura of top Ṣaḥābah. Abdur Rahman bin Auf (RA) consulted all of Madinah – overwhelming majority wanted Uthman (RA). Hazrat Ali (RA) willingly gave bay’ah first (Bukhari narration), respected the Ummah’s decision & served as Uthman’s deputy for 12 years. Analysis of 32 historical reports from Tabari, Baladhuri & Ibn Sa’d shows “delayed/forced bay’ah” & “injustice to Ali” claims come only from unreliable narrators (Waqidi, Abu Mikhnaf, Hisham Kalbi). Authentic evidence proves full unity & Ali’s open-hearted acceptance.
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