The ritual of cursing Ali (AS) from the pulpits is one of the most infamous innovations instituted during Mu'awiya's regime. Until recently, this abominable practice was confirmed by the majority of scholars. Our opponents realized the theological implications of accepting the idea that Mu’awiya cursed ‘Ali and, thus, rejected it. Instead of sincerely reevaluating their theological stances (as a sincere person would) they sought to deny that Mu’awiya ever cursed ‘Ali and ob

One of the praiseworthy characteristics given to Mu’awiyah is that he is addressed as ‘Katib al-Wahi’ which means writer of revelation. He is praised for this because he is argued as someone who preserved the Qur’an, which only a righteous muslim would God bestow such a role to! What is the reality of this matter in the views of Sunni scholars themselves? Moreover, what is the reality behind the hadith of the Prophet (SAW) allegedly praising him as a great muslim faction that

Mu'awiyah is claimed to have received the Prophet’s (saw) prayer as a guide, yet history shows only innovations, corruption and rejection...

Often it is ascribed to Mu’awiyah by his followers that he had righteous virtues, however when the matter is investigated we find both...

In this article we shall briefly cover one of Amr b. al-Aas’ most unique military tactics, namely stripping for his life when confronted...

When it comes to Mu’awiya b. Abi Sufyan, he is often described as a rebel (baghi), an open transgressor (fasiq)...

One of the most absurd examples of historical revisionism that has become common among certain sects in Islam is that Ali b. Abi Talib...