One of the most common questions regarding ʿĀʾishah bt. Abī Bakr concerns her relationship with Imām ʿAlī (as). It is well known that she opposed him at the Battle of Jamal. However, after his victory, Imām ʿAlī (as) treated her with dignity, arranging for her safe return to Medina under armed escort. Just a few years later, she received news of his assassination at the hands of the Kharijite, Ibn Muljim (la). Her reaction to this news invites important reflection: did she

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...

Is leadership in Islam chosen by the people or appointed by Allah? Scripture affirms divine selection, yet history tells a different...

When we compare the Shi'a corpus of Hadith to the Sunni corpus, a common objection is raised, claiming that it lacks narrations from the...

In the previous part, we have explained the story of Uhud and how the material desires of the companions led them to disobey the Prophet...

In the year 3 after Hijra, on the 7th day of the month of Shawwal, the Muslims engaged in battle with the Quraysh once again as part...

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

A common objection raised to undermine the anger felt by Fatima (as) towards Abu Bakr is by saying that she was angry at Ali for wanting...