Now let’s consider Letter 6 of Nahjul Balagha
Shia Websites have very deliberately added their own words for their Imam when translating Letter 6 of Nahjul balagha – this is criminal and they have done this without any fear of Allah (swt).
Following is from renowned Shia Site
*Verily, those who took the oath of allegiance to Abu Bakr, Umar and Uthman have sworn allegiance to me. Now those who were present at the election have no right to go back against their oaths of allegiance and those who were not present on the occasion have no right to oppose me. And so far as Shura (limited franchise or selection) was concerned it was (supposed to be) limited to Muhajirs and Ansars and (it was also supposed that) whomsoever they selected, became caliph as per approval and pleasure of Allah. If somebody goes against such decision, then he should be persuaded to adopt the course followed by others, and if he refuses to fall in line with others, then war is the only course left open to be adopted against him and as he has refused to follow the course followed by the Muslims, Allah will let him wander in the wilderness of his ignorance and schism.
*Nahjul Balaagha - Letter 6
I have highlighted and bracketed the interpolated words deliberately attributed to Hz. Ali (ra).
**Correct translation **
Verily, the people who paid allegiance to Abu Bakr, Umar and Uthman, have paid allegiance to me based on the same principles as the allegiance to them. So anyone who was present has no right to go against his pledge of allegiance, and anyone who was absent has no right to oppose it. And verily shura (consultation) is only the right of the Muhajirs and the Ansar. So if they decide upon a man and declare him their imam, then it is with the pleasure of Allah. If anyone goes against this decision, then he must be persuaded to follow the rest of the people. If he persists, then fight with him for leaving that which has been accepted by the believers. And Allah shall let him wander misguided and not guide him.
Note:
(supposed to be)
(it was also supposed that)
This is very serious, the above words were never uttered by the pious Imam (ra). With what audacity and daring have the people at the Shia Site put the words in their Imam’s mouth just to score some cheap points thus misleading the people. The above words have been interpolated into the letter.
(Interpolation: To change or falsify (a text) by introducing new or incorrect material.)
If you don’t believe me then read the following – Letter 58 Nahjul Balagha in Arabic – very words that Hz. Ali (ra) uttered! This is a Shia Site.
ومن كتاب له(عليه السلام)
إلى معاوية
إِنَّهُ بَايَعَنِي الْقَوْمُ الَّذِينَ بَايَعُوا أَبَا بَكْر وَعُمَرَ وَعُثْمانَ عَلَى مَا بَايَعُوهُمْ عَلَيْهِ، فَلَمْ يَكُنْ لِلشَّاهِدِ أَنْ يَخْتَارَ، وَلاَ لِلغَائِبِ أَنْ يَرُدَّ، وَإنَّمَا الشُّورَى لِلْمُهَاجِرِينَ وَالاَْنْصَارِ، فَإِنِ اجْتَمَعُوا عَلَى رَجُل وَسَمَّوْهُ إِمَاماً كَانَ ذلِكَ لله رِضىً، فَإِنْ خَرَجَ عَنْ أَمْرِهِمْ خَارِجٌ بِطَعْن أَوْبِدْعَة رَدُّوهُ إِلَى مَاخَرَجَ منه، فَإِنْ أَبَى قَاتَلُوهُ عَلَى اتِّبَاعِهِ غَيْرَ سَبِيلِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ، وَوَلاَّهُ اللهُ مَا تَوَلَّى.
http://www.islamology.com/Resources/Nahj_Imam/Letters/book/06.htm
Read the last 3 words in the part in the top line on the left and then beginning of words from right on the second line (I could not highlight the words) I have tried to Transliterate
Fa innej’maoohu alaa rajalun wasamawahoo Imaman Kana dhalikallhu radiyunn.
So if they decide upon a man and declare him their imam, then it is with the pleasure of Allah.
Note that Hz. Ali (ra) has chosen the word Imam!
You must agree that Hz. Ali ( was very eloquent and expert in Arabic language and that he chose his words very judiciously and with great care.
To sum it up Hz. Ali (ra) considered the selection of Hz. Abu Bakr, Hz. Umar and Hz. Uthman (May Allah be pleased with them all) was “as per approval and pleasure of Allah”.
Before we can move on any further, Please confirm with any Arab person that you know to confirm that Letter 58 in Arabic does NOT have following words: (supposed to be) (it was also supposed that).
Let’s settle this issue. It is extremely important that we do this. And will see that it will benefit you too.
May be some person who knows a bit of Arabic can confirm this. **[Brother Psyah **can you help here, please?]