One of these men was Hujr ibn Adi, a companion and commander in Ali’s army. When he heard the Umayyads cursing Ali, he would shout at them and to make them stop.
3-1: Muawiyyah and The Khawarij
Today’s episode is an introduction to Syria and Kufah during this period. We’ll take a look at the challenges the new Muslim Caliph had to face in the never ending Khawarij threat.
2-21: Ali And The Khawarij
As Ali struggled against the Khawarij, his grip on the Caliphate began to slip.