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Massacre of al-Harra in Medina

27 Dhuʻl-Hijjah · Lunar Hijri

Massacre of al-Harra in Medina

Mourning Strength of evidence: Strong

In 63 AH, after Medina revolted, Yazid’s army under Muslim ibn Uqba sacked the city for three days and massacred its people. Imam al-Sajjad sheltered many.

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26 or 28 Dhu al-Hijjah is also reported.
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