Caliph Ali timeline
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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
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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
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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
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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