“And cover not Truth with falsehood, nor conceal the Truth when you know what it is.” (Qur’an 2:42)
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These are questions that every Shi’i* must ask concerning Siffin and Nahrawan.
*Shi’a meaning: 12er, Zaydi, Ismail’i, Reformist etc.
Question 1. Amr bin al-As what is the Shi’i view on him?
Question 2. Amr bin al-As do the Shi’i view him as being just?
Question 3. Is there anyone from Muaviya’s army at Siffin that Shi’i consider to be just?
Question 4. In the Shi’a view, if anyone opposes the Imam in war, is that person considered just?
Question 5. Is there anyone from Muavyia’s army at Siffin that Shi’i have adoration and respect for?
Question 6. Do Shi’i believe that Ibn Abbas (ra)was sent to speak to the Muslims of Narhawan?
Question 6. What is the most accurate portrayal of Ibn Abbas (ra) in his discussion with them (Al Narhawan) from your accounts?
Question 7. Ibn Abbas (ra) was with Ali in his battle of the Camel, the Battle of Siffin. Why was he not with Ali during his battle at Narhawan?
LET THE BOOK OF ALLAH JUDGE BETWEEN US?
Question 8. If you are among those who believe that Ali was correct in arbitration. That he acquiesce to arbitration on the grounds that the decision would be based upon the book of Allah. Then what Qur’an-based verses did Ali believe supported his position?
What did Muaviyah feel was his evidence from the Qur’an that supported his position? Likewise, what did Ali feel was his evidence from the Qur’an that supported his position?
Interestingly enough, evidence was given for Muaviyah’s position. The law of Qisas. We can say that it is based upon the following evidence in the Qur’an.
“Oh You who believe, fair retribution is prescribed for you in cases of murder: the free man for the free man, the slave for the slave, the female for the female. But if the culprit is pardoned by his aggrieved brother, this shall be adhered to fairly, and the culprit shall pay what is due in a good way. This is an alleviation from your Lord and an act of mercy. If anyone then exceeds these limits, grievous suffering awaits him.” (Qur’an 2:178)
“We ordained for them in the Torah, “A life for a life, an eye for an eye, a nose for a nose, an ear for an ear, a tooth for a tooth—and for wounds equal retaliation.” But whoever waives it charitably, it will be atonement for them. And those who do not judge by what Allah has revealed are ˹truly˺ the wrongdoers.” (Qur’an 5:45)
“Moreover, if two factions among the believers should fight, then make settlement between the two. But if one of them oppresses the other, then fight against the one that oppresses until it returns to the ordinance of Allah. And if it returns, then make settlement between them in justice and act justly. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly.” (Qur’an 49:9)
Once sincere truth seekers look into these questions and reflect upon them, there will be a lot more people identifying with the Ibadi position.
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