When Ali joined the party , Abu Bakr wanted to know whether he had come to give orders or to convey them .
Ali went forth on Muhammad 's slit - eared camel , and overtook Abu Bakr .
When Ali joined the party , Abu Bakr wanted to know whether Abu Bakr had come to give orders or to convey them .
Ali went forth on Muhammad 's slit - eared camel , and overtook Abu Bakr .