Negating the belief of the Shias

This chapter of Bukhari Sharif negates that Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam made a Wasiyyat that Ali Radiallahu Anhu would be his Khalifa (after his demise).

Imaam Bukhari Rahimahullah uses this narration against the Shias in proving that their Madhab is corrupt and Baatil (as they claim that Ali Radiallahu Anhu was worthy of Khilaafat after Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam). He quotes Muhammad Bin Hanifiyya who is the son of Ali Radiallahu Anhu. Generally, the son would know everything with regards to his father. Imaam Bukhari Rahimahullah is saying that, if there was any matter related to the Imaamat of Ali Radiallahu Anhu, then (the son) wouldn’t have concealed it (from the masses), due to his lofty position and being a great pillar of Deen. Similarly, Imaam Bukhari Rahimahullah uses Ibn Abbas Radiallahu Anhu as a proof and support, as he was one that held very firmly onto Ali Radiallahu Anhu and knew his condition. He, too, wouldn’t have concealed anything with regards to Ali Radiallahu Anhu.

When these two personalities were questioned as to whether Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam left behind anything (in regards to the issue of Imaamat after him), they replied, “He didn’t leave except what is between the two covers (referring to the Quraan Sharif.)” In simple terms, refer to the Quraan Sharif in regards to this matter. Hence, the corrupt belief of the Shias is negated.