The Outset of Dissension in Islam — Page 12
12 H A D RAT MIRZA BASHIR-UD-DIN MAHMUD AHMAD the person about whom the Holy Prophet sa had said, that he had served Islam to such a great extent that now he could do whatsoever he wished, God would not question him. 12 This did not imply that he would not be held accountable even if he renounced Islam. In fact, it inferred that he had acquired so many qualities and had progressed so much in virtue that it was no longer possible for any of his actions to be in violation of the commandments of Allah the Exalted. As such, Hadrat ‘ Uthm a n ra was not a man who would issue an order in violation to the shariah, nor was Hadrat ‘ Al i ra a man who would secretly conspire to assume Khilafat. As far as I have contemplated and studied there are four reasons for this horrific uprising. FOUR REASONS FOR CONFLICT Firstly: t he nature of men is generally inclined towards the acquisition of wealth and stature with the exception of those whose hearts God the Exalted has particularly cleansed. Certain people who were not complete in their faith became envious upon witnessing the honour, status, success and authority of the companions. As has been a practice since time immemorial, they began to desire that these companions resign from all their responsibilities of government and hand over positions to them so that others are given the opportunity to exhibit their skill as well. They also disliked that the companions not only held State authority but also received a special share of the riches. Hence, these people continued to burn inside with jealousy. They 12. Sunanut-Tirmidh i , Kit a bul-Man a qib, Man a qibi ‘ Uthm a nibni ‘ Aff a na, Chapter No. 61, H ad i th No. 3700