Скачать или смотреть Beyond Sunnis and Shiites: The Kharijites' Impact on Islamic History PART 1

The Kharijites originated during the Battle of Siffin in 657 AD, when they broke away from Caliph Ali’s forces, challenging the established norms of leadership in the Arab and Muslim world. They believed that true leadership should be based solely on piety, rejecting the importance of lineage—a value deeply ingrained in Arab culture. This extremist stance led them to label any Muslim who sinned as an apostate, justifying their assassination of several caliphs.

Their actions not only disrupted the political landscape but also sparked intense debates within Arab society about faith, governance, and justice.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we explore how the Kharijites were eventually subdued and their transformation into the Ibadi sect in Oman.

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