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If there is explicit evidence that Imam ‘Ali refused to give Bayʿah, in both word and action, how was that refusal received by the first caliphs? And how do we reconcile that refusal with his later cooperation in the affairs of the Muslim community?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Ameerul Mo'mineen Ali (AS) never gave Bay'ah (Alegiance) to any wrongdoer. He never attended Jum'a nor Jama'ah with the three "Caliphs" as it is confirmed by leading Sunni scholar Al-Dhahabi in Siyar A'lam Al-Nobalaa' , V. 9, Page 284

Ameerul Mo'mineen supported and helped the Muslim Ummah against the enemies, but he never supported the Caliphs. Al-Shaqshaqiyyah sermon explains what he did and why and what the three Caliphs befor him did.

Wassalam.

Wassalam.
Are there Shia Hadiths that claim the Quran was altered by the first three caliphs to erase the virtues of Imam Ali? If so, how are they explained by the scholars?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Quranic verses are intact and no one can alter any verse. The enemies of Ahlul Bayt (AS) tried to twist the meanings of many verse to drive it away from its real Tafseer.

Wassalam.
What are some of the innovations of the first 3 caliphs and where can I read more about them?
Zeinab Donati
Is it true that Imam Ali (as) declared himself to be fourth Caliph appointed by Allah (swt)? What is the evidence in the Quran for the other Divine caliphs being appointed?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Imam Ali (AS) was the First Caliph of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA). The three rulers who took over the government through Saqeefah were never divine caliphs but they took the government by worldly political means which were never supported by Quran or the Prophet. Saqeefah was planned by few opponents of Ahlul Bayt to snatch away their rights when Ameerul Mo;miners was busy in the funeral of the Prophet (SAWA). Imam Ali (AS) never accepted any of those three rulers who came through Saqeefah.

Wassalam.