حَرْبُ صِفِّينَ
The Battle of Ṣiffīn.
The confrontation between the forces of ʿAlī and Muʿāwiyah is known as Ṣiffīn. Questions concerning action after ʿUthmān’s killing, allegiance, and political authority formed part of the setting.
The account discusses prolonged fighting followed by efforts toward settlement. Beyond naming the battle, the learner must distinguish legitimate leadership, a claim for retribution, and the decision to engage militarily.
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The Companions’ Disputes, Ijtihād, and the Rightly Guided Caliphate
حَرْبُ صِفِّينَ
The Battle of Ṣiffīn.
The confrontation between the forces of ʿAlī and Muʿāwiyah is known as Ṣiffīn. Questions concerning action after ʿUthmān’s killing, allegiance, and political authority formed part of the setting.
The account discusses prolonged fighting followed by efforts toward settlement. Beyond naming the battle, the learner must distinguish legitimate leadership, a claim for retribution, and the decision to engage militarily.