📚 Source: https://jscenter.ir/judaism-and-islam/jewish-intrigue/5507

#️⃣ Wars of the Caliphs and the Benefit to the Jews

The wars of the Caliphs can be divided into two main categories: internal wars and external wars.

🕌 A. The Ridda Wars (Wars of Apostasy)

Historically, all internal conflicts after the Prophet ﷺ with tribes around Madinah were labeled as “Ridda” wars — implying apostasy. However, many of those killed were Muslims who never denied Islam or the obligation of zakat, but refused to pay zakat to Abu Bakr, questioning his legitimacy as ruler.

🔹 Reasons for Refusal:

Many tribes remembered Ghadir Khumm and the Prophet’s appointment of Imam ʿAli (عليه‌السلام).

Key companions like Salman, Ammar, Abbas, Miqdad, and Sa’d ibn ʿUbada did not recognize Abu Bakr’s rule.

Tribes preferred to distribute zakat locally rather than send it to a ruler they viewed as politically, not divinely, appointed.

🔹 Evidence from Sunni Sources:

1. Some Companions opposed fighting zakat refusers, urging patience until faith grew in their hearts.

2. Abu Bakr himself admitted they prayed but withheld livestock as zakat.

3. Historians confirm many Ridda fighters prayed regularly, proving they were Muslims.

4. ʿUmar initially questioned the legitimacy of fighting them, acknowledging their Islam.

5. Tribes cited Qur’ān 9:103, saying zakat should go to someone whose prayer brought them peace — i.e., the Prophet ﷺ, not Abu Bakr.

🔹 Case of Mālik ibn Nuwayra:

A respected Companion, praised by the Prophet ﷺ as a man of Paradise.

Killed by Khalid ibn al-Walid for refusing zakat to Abu Bakr.

Khalid burned his head in a cooking fire and took his wife the same night.

Abu Bakr justified Khalid’s actions as ijtihad.

🔮 B. Wars Against Claimants to Prophethood

Some claimants, like Musaylima and Sajjah, emerged during or shortly after the Prophet’s lifetime.
These were distinct from the Ridda wars, as some claimants may never have truly embraced Islam.

⚔ C. Expansionist Wars (Foreign Conquests)

The Caliphs launched wars against non-Muslim states such as Persia and Rome — wars never sanctioned by the Imams.

📜 Key Points:

The Prophet ﷺ never waged offensive wars; his battles were defensive.

Imam ʿAli (عليه‌السلام) halted all conquests during his rule.

True offensive jihad requires the explicit permission of the infallible Imam or his appointed representative.

Imams forbade participation in conquests led by unjust rulers, considering them non-Islamic wars.

💬 Imam Jaʿfar al-Sadiq (عليه‌السلام) said:

“By Allah, if these wars were for good, no one could have preceded us in them.”

✍ Conclusion:
The so-called Ridda wars were, in many cases, political suppression disguised as religious duty. Many victims were faithful Muslims opposing an illegitimate authority — not apostates. Expansionist conquests lacked divine legitimacy and were rejected by the Prophet’s rightful successors.

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🔹 The Wars of the Caliphs and the Benefit of the Jews 🔹

The wars of the caliphs can be divided into two main categories: internal wars and external wars.

A. Internal Wars (The Ridda Wars)
These wars took place within the Islamic territories and are known as the Wars of Apostasy (Ridda). They are referred to in two contexts:
1️⃣ Wars against claimants of prophethood.
2️⃣ Wars against those who refused to pay zakat.

📌 The Truth Behind the Ridda Wars
Historically, all internal conflicts after the Prophet’s (ص) demise have been labeled as Ridda (apostasy) wars, implying that the tribes around Medina had abandoned Islam. However, this was a political tactic to suppress opposition under the pretext of apostasy.

Most of those killed—like Malik ibn Nuwayrah—were Muslims who never denied Islam or zakat but refused to pay it to Abu Bakr, as they did not recognize his caliphate.

🔹 Evidence Supporting This Claim:
1️⃣ Many companions opposed these wars, advising Abu Bakr to be patient, but he insisted on fighting. (Al-Bidaya wa’l-Nihaya, Vol. 6, p. 342)
2️⃣ Abu Bakr himself admitted that the issue was refusal to pay zakat, not disbelief in Islam. (Al-Bidaya wa’l-Nihaya, Vol. 6, p. 343)
3️⃣ Malik ibn Nuwayrah, a noble companion, was executed by Khalid ibn Walid despite praying and only refusing zakat. (Tarikh al-Islam, Vol. 3, p. 33)
4️⃣ Umar initially questioned Abu Bakr’s decision to fight those who still professed Islam. (Al-Bidaya wa’l-Nihaya, Vol. 6, p. 343)
5️⃣ Tribes came to Medina, affirmed prayer, but refused zakat—yet Abu Bakr rejected their stance. (Tarikh al-Tabari, Vol. 2, p. 474)
6️⃣ Some tribes cited Quranic verses (9:103), arguing they would only pay zakat to one whose prayers brought them peace (i.e., the rightful successor of the Prophet). (Al-Bidaya wa’l-Nihaya, Vol. 6, p. 342-344)

💡 Conclusion: The Ridda wars were not about apostasy but about political suppression of those who rejected Abu Bakr’s authority.

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B. Wars Against False Prophets
Some individuals, like Musaylimah al-Kadhab and Sajah, claimed prophethood after the Prophet’s (ص) demise. However, many were already non-Muslims, meaning fighting them was not truly a Ridda war.

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C. Expansionist Wars (Foreign Conquests)
These were wars against non-Muslim states like Persia and Rome.

📌 The Position of the Ahlul Bayt (ع):
- The Prophet (ص) never initiated offensive wars—his battles were defensive.
- Imam Ali (ع) never participated in these conquests and halted them during his caliphate.
- The Imams (ع) forbade jihad without the permission of a just Imam, indicating these wars were illegitimate. (Wasail al-Shia, Vol. 15, p. 49)

📌 Hidden Motives Behind the Conquests:
1️⃣ Spreading a Distorted Islam – To prevent the rise of true Islamic governance under Imam Ali (ع).
2️⃣ Keeping the Companions Busy – To divert attention from the issue of rightful succession.
3️⃣ Jewish Interests – A weakened, politically controlled Islam (like Pauline Christianity) served Jewish agendas by removing the threat of a divinely guided leadership.

🔹 Why Did Some Companions Join?
- Some, like Malik al-Ashtar, participated to minimize atrocities and secretly spread true teachings.
- Others were deceived by worldly gains (wealth, power).

💥 The Tragic Outcome:
These wars empowered the Umayyads, leading to events like Siffin and Karbala, where ignorant masses fought against Imam Ali (ع) and Imam Husayn (ع).

📜 Final Note:
The wars of the caliphs were not for Islam’s benefit but for political control, ultimately serving the interests of those who sought to suppress the Ahlul Bayt (ع) and distort true Islam.

🔎 Source: [JS Center - Judaism and Islam](https://jscenter.ir/judaism-and-islam/jewish-intrigue/5507)

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