When the Ummah Divided | Jamal, Siffin & the First Fitna
Not all divisions begin with conflict… some begin with conviction of the khawarij. Not all divisions begin with conflict… some begin with conviction of the khawarij. After the martyrdom of Uthman ibn Affan, the Ummah faced its greatest internal test.
This episode explores the beginning of the First Fitna — a moment when sincere believers differed, not in faith, but in how to restore justice and stability. From the bayʿah of Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)…to the events of Jamal and Siffin…
to the arbitration that reshaped everything…
This is the story of a unity that did not break overnight — but slowly, through decisions made under pressure.
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Only true history… told with balance and depth.
Not all divisions begin with conflict. Some begin with conviction. This video explores a pivotal moment in "islamic history," depicting the start of the "first fitna" and the journey towards "basra." It highlights how initial grief and silence gave way to a persistent division within the "muslim history" narrative, underscoring the complexities of this period.
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