Murder of Uthman: Difference between revisions

* '''Preparing the ground for the wars during Imam 'Ali’s (a) caliphate''': according to historians, the [[Battle of Jamal]] was launched by 'A'isha, Talha, and Zubayr under the pretext of avenging 'Uthman’s murder. Imam 'Ali (a) wrote a letter to them, in which he clarified that he had no role in 'Uthman’s murder and that were not truthful in 'Uthman’s vengeance. Moreover, Imam 'Ali (a) said about [[Talha]] and [[Zubayr]] that they seek a right that they disavowed and they pretend the vengeance of a blood that they have shed.

* '''Escalation of disputes between Banu Umayya and [[Banu Hashim]]''': Banu Umayya used 'Uthman’s murder as a pretext to revive their superiority and power among Arabs. They masqueraded as avengers of 'Uthman, introducing 'Ali (a) as the culprit in his murder. According to [[Rasul Ja'fariyan]], 'Uthman’s death was most beneficial to Mu'awiya. After 'Uthman’s murder, he delivered a speech on the minbar, declaring himself as the avenger of 'Uthman’s blood. He used the cut fingers of Na'ila, 'Uthman’s wife, as well as [['Uthman's Shirt]] to stir the anger of the people of al-Sham.

* '''Formation of Nasibism''': it is said that [[Nasibism]] began with 'Uthman’s murder and became official in the [[Umayyad government]].