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The Battle of Siffin was not a war between ʿAlī and Muʿāwiyah (may Allah be pleased with them both) but between Muʿāwiyah and the Sabaʾī rebels who surrounded ʿAlī. Detailed analysis exposing the fabrications of Abu Mikhnaf.
The Truth of the Battle of Siffin: Not Ali vs Muawiya Read Post »
Authentic Sunni explanation: Battle of Camel was NOT a civil war between Ali (RA) and Aisha/Talha/Zubair (RA) — it was a joint plan of these senior Sahaba to crush Uthman’s killers (rebels/Saba’iyyah). Rebels deliberately attacked at night to save themselves. Detailed analysis of Tabari & Baladhuri reports shows fabricated narrations (Abu Mikhnaf, Hisham Kalbi, Waqidi) refuted; reliable accounts prove unity efforts, rebels’ conspiracy, and how they ignited the war. Talha & Zubair (RA) martyred by rebels; full historical truth with references.
Detailed refutation of claims: Hazrat Umar (RA) formed a 6-member Shura of top Ṣaḥābah. Abdur Rahman bin Auf (RA) consulted all of Madinah – overwhelming majority wanted Uthman (RA). Hazrat Ali (RA) willingly gave bay’ah first (Bukhari narration), respected the Ummah’s decision & served as Uthman’s deputy for 12 years. Analysis of 32 historical reports from Tabari, Baladhuri & Ibn Sa’d shows “delayed/forced bay’ah” & “injustice to Ali” claims come only from unreliable narrators (Waqidi, Abu Mikhnaf, Hisham Kalbi). Authentic evidence proves full unity & Ali’s open-hearted acceptance.
How Uthman (RA) Became 3rd Caliph – Did Ali Refuse Bay’ah? Read Post »
Detailed Sunni explanation: The Rashidun Caliphate was a unique consultative (Shura-based) tribal federation system – neither monarchy, democracy, nor theocracy. Caliph was elected by Shura of senior Ṣaḥābah; authority from Allah but exercised through mutual consultation. How Abu Bakr (RA) became the first Caliph at Saqifah, authentic narrations from Bukhari & Tabari, refutation of “forced bay’ah” & “Ali delayed bay’ah” claims with evidence, reasons for Quraysh leadership, apostasy wars, and why Abu Bakr nominated Umar (RA). Complete historical truth with references.
Rashidun Caliphate: Political System & Abu Bakr’s Election Read Post »
After the martyrdom of Hazrat Uthman (RA), who made Hazrat Ali (RA) the Caliph? Was the bay’ah taken willingly by the Ṣaḥābah or forcibly by rebels? This detailed article examines authentic reports from Ṭabarī & Balādhurī and proves: senior Ṣaḥābah (Talha, Zubayr, etc.) themselves compelled Ali (RA) to accept leadership to unite the Ummah. The rebels later tried to hijack the process and force bay’ah, but the real pledge from Muhājirīn & Anṣār was voluntary. Article also explains why Ali (RA) could not immediately punish Uthman’s killers and his wise strategy against the Saba’ī-rebel fitna
How Ali (RA) Became 4th Caliph – Was Bay’ah Forced? Read Post »
Explore the emergence of the Khawarij fitnah, their extremist views, Hazrat Ali’s (RA) dealings with them, and the fate of the Egyptian rebel party in early Islamic history