It is narrated from Abdullah bin Maleel, may Allah have mercy on him, that I heard Sayyiduna Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, saying: "All the noble Prophets, peace be upon them, who were sent, each of them was given seven chiefs, ministers, and nobles. Whereas the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was especially given fourteen ministers, chiefs, and nobles, among whom are Sayyiduna Abu Bakr and Sayyiduna Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both."