03-30-2007, 01:31 AM
Quote::bismillah:
Allow me to rephrase the question to clear ambiguity. You are asking
1. How far; to what level; how strong is resentment toward AbuBakr and Umar EXPRESSED.
2. What is the Postion of Shia towards these two.
1. The first question about expression is a subjective question. No generality about extent of expression can be established as different Shia people may express their resentments differently. In general it can be said that there definitely exists resentment towards Abu Bakr and Umar. To what extent I cannot say and it doesnt really matter. We are not concerned with the actions of the Shia people but rather the official position of the The school of AhlulBayt or school of Imamiya according to the Grand Shia scholars. There is no (to my knowledge) fatwa or ruling from any of the contemporary Grand Ulema regarding expression of resentment towards Abu Bakr and Umar specifically. Your question may have to be more specific.
2. I would be very hard pressed to find an official statement that is representative of the position of the Shia on the personalities of AbuBakr and Umar. Im not sure what you are asking for? The Ulema dont really concern themselves with personal judgements on the personalities of Abu Bakr or Umar.
However there are official Shia stances on certain incidents involving AbuBakr and Umar. Amongst the discourses of the Ulema you will definitely find criticisms and condemnation of certain acts of the First two Caliphs. You may even find descriptions of The first two Caliphs based on their actions.
Again I have avoided going into details. If you want specific answers then you will have to ask specific questions.
<b>I came across an authentic narration in Al-Lu'lu' wal-Marjan-A Collection of agreed upon Ahadith from the two Shaikhs Bukharee and Muslim....</b> from amr bin Al-As that he said "The Prophet deputed me to lead the army of Dhat-as-salasil. I came to him and said, "Who is most beloved to you? He said, Aisha." I asked, Amoung the men? He said her father(meaning Abu Bakr) I said, Who than?" He said"Then Umar bin Al-Khattab" He then named other men.
Sahih al-Bukharee, hadeeth no.14, vol.5
Ummm, and the Shi'a have a problem with these two beloved ones to the Messenger of Allah(saws)... May Allah guide them -or disfigure their faces for all to see.... amen