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Dec 2016
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What Led to Led to the Battle of the Cam...

ISLAMIC HISTORY PODCAST
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The Battle of the Camel serves as the tragic centerpiece of this episode, marking the first major military conflict between Muslims in the early Caliphate. After the murder of Caliph Uthman, the struggle for Caliphal authority intensified as Ali ibn Abi Talib sought to maintain unity while facing mounting pressure to find the killers. This story highlights ... Show More
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