The Study of the Document and Text of Imam Ali's Refusal of the Caliphate with Emphasis on the Speech 92 of Nahj ul Balagha

People's allegiance to Imam Ali (AS) is one of the interesting scenes of history which has had a critical role in political life of Islam. People's enthusiasm for allegiance to Imam Ali (AS) and also, supporting of Imam's companions had prepared everything for a public allegiance. But contrary to expectation, Imam Ali (AS) in a speech refused to accept the caliphate. This speech that has been reported in the Speech 92 of Nahj ul Balagha, has created many questions. Hence, this article has tried to prove veracity of relation of this speech with Imam Ali (AS) firstly and to explain wisdom of Imam Ali's refusal of the caliphate secondly.