Caliph Ali timeline

Ali becomes the fourth caliph

Accordingly, Abu Bakr was elected at the age of 60 years, adopting the title of khilafat rasulillah (Vicegerent of the Messenger of God), a title... Read more

Ali makes Kufa his new capital

Ali's stay in Basra was not long. Having appointed Abdullah bin Abbas as the governor, Ali repaired to Kufa in 36/657 and made it the seat of his... Read more

Battle of Siffin-Mu'awiya, governor of Syria, claims the caliphate

In Syria, disorder and incitement to commotion continued unabated. Uthman's shirt, besmeared with his blood and the chopped-off fingers of his... Read more

Arbitration at Adruh - Mu'awiya opposes Ali

It was decided that the Syrians and the residents of Kufa should nominate an arbitrator each to decide between Ali and Muawiya. The Syrians choice... Read more