To avoid his potential arrest by Abu Bakr , Qawsun had him arrested in August on concocted charges of frivolous behavior .
Qawsun and the senior emirs frustrated Abu Bakr 's attempts to assert his authority .
To avoid Qawsun 's potential arrest Abu Bakr   Bakr , Qawsun had him arrested in August on concocted charges of frivolous behavior .
Qawsun and the senior emirs frustrated Abu Bakr 's attempts to assert his authority .