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Battle of Nahrawan

9 Safar · Lunar Hijri

Battle of Nahrawan

Religious occasion Strength of evidence: Weak

Imam Ali’s battle with the Kharijites at Nahrawan in 38 AH, ending in their total defeat, as the Prophet had foretold of “those who leave the faith”.

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37 or 38 AH, and Safar or Sha‘ban, are both reported.
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