And this was narrated from him by all of Alī’s companions (may Allah be pleased with him)—men whose reports from Alī (may Allah be pleased with him) were accepted as truthful. His son, Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyya (may Allah be pleased with him), also narrated it from him. It was on account of these noble qualities and others that Abū Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) appointed him as his successor. All the Companions approved of him, as did the Followers who came after them and all believers until the Hour is established. All praise is therefore due to Allah for that.