Denied Pen and Paper, the Calamity of Thursday

In these last few days, many of the companions explicitly disregarded the prophet's instructions in order to secure political power after his demise. The prophet had attempted to prevent their schemes by instructing many of the senior companions to leave Medina with Usama ibn Zayd, so that Imam Ali could assume leadership without interference, but many delayed and made excuses. Some hypocrites were known, but others were skilled at hiding their hypocrisy as proven by the failed assassination...