The truth of the claim that 'Ali ibn Abi Talib did not pledge allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Siddiq for the caliphate
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Noble Shaykh! Some historians have mentioned that 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) did not pledge allegiance to Abu Bakr for the caliphate until six months had passed of his caliphate, and after the death of Fatimah bint Muhammad (may Allah be pleased with her). How authentic is this statement?
First: This statement is not correct.And it has been said: 'Ali ibn Abi Talib pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr on that very day, but he kept it secret from Fatimah; because Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) had something in her heart against Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) when he prevented her from inheriting from her father (peace and blessings be upon him), and his statement is the truth:Because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: (We prophets do not leave inheritance) But women know, and perhaps there was one of the enemies who filled her heart with anger against Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him). I do not know if you have forgotten that she (may Allah be pleased with her) pledged allegiance in the end, but 'Ali pledged allegiance without a doubt along with the people. The most that can be said is that he kept it secret from Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her).
First: This statement is not correct.And it has been said: 'Ali ibn Abi Talib pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr on that very day, but he kept it secret from Fatimah; because Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) had something in her heart against Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) when he prevented her from inheriting from her father (peace and blessings be upon him), and his statement is the truth:Because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: (We prophets do not leave inheritance) But women know, and perhaps there was one of the enemies who filled her heart with anger against Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him). I do not know if you have forgotten that she (may Allah be pleased with her) pledged allegiance in the end, but 'Ali pledged allegiance without a doubt along with the people. The most that can be said is that he kept it secret from Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her).