Re: A question about Hz. Ali 
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Br. Ibn Sadique:
for your great input as always…
But we do come to the same circle…How come Hz. Ali Ibn Abu Talib was not able to inspire in his followers the same verve and dedication that other Khulafa could? What was the fault in his followers that he asks for 1 of Ameer Muawiya 's men against ten of his?
Why in so many sermons does Hz. Ali bemoan the shortcomings of his own followers or Shian-e-Ali? Did he not inspire enough loyalty in them? Or was it the shortcomings of his followers?
Why was it that the Kuffans who on two occasions, even after pledging fealty and loyalty to the death, abandon him and his son in their hour of need? Whose fault was it?
Although I understand the sentiments behind many replies here, they come out of genuine love for the last of the Khulafa-e-Rashideen, however, these are questions which for me hold curiosity…
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Maddie:** I don’t agree with you…
No one faced more challenges than Hz. ABu Bakr , because right after the demise of the Holy Prophet :saw:, the leaderless Muslim nation was on the brink of collapse from breakaway factions…From those who opposed the Zakat to false prophets and attacks from enemy nations…
In those times, Hz. Abu Bakr (razi) pulled together the fledgling Ummah and rallied forth against many foes both from within and without and persevered splendidly…The expansion of Islam under him was no small feat considering that he was thrust with a daunting responsibility with only the example of the Holy Prophet (saw) to guide him…
History is witness to the greatness of nations whose leaders inspired thier followers to do the unthinkable…Not the other way round…
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Dr. Sufi:**
MashAllah Br. Sufi…What a splendid response from you…JazakAllah…Your response denotes that you possess knowledge along with good graces which speaks of a sublime intellect…I appreciate your wonderful response brother and I have gained much wisdom from your response…
In time I would address your post separately, and it is true, I hold great love for the Sahaba RadhiaAllahtaalaAnhum, for they were the best of the best of nations…