Battle of the Plains of Siffin

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Abu_Sufyan_ibn_Harb
gptkbp:aftermath increased tensions between factions
gptkbp:casualties significant losses on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Muawiya_ibn_Abi_Sufyan
gptkb:Ali_ibn_Abi_Talib
gptkbp:consequences division of the Muslim community
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced Islamic historiography
gptkbp:date July 26, 657
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:historical_context dispute over caliphate succession
gptkbp:historical_impact shaped future Islamic governance
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:al-Tabari's_history
gptkb:Ibn_Hajar's_al-Isabah
gptkb:al-Baladhuri's_Ansab_al-Ashraf
gptkb:Ibn_Sa'd's_Tabaqat
gptkb:al-Mas'udi's_Muruj_al-Dhahab
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Plains of Siffin
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:Umayyad_forces
Ali's supporters
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Amr_ibn_al-As
gptkb:Abu_Musa_al-Ash'ari
gptkbp:legacy subject of documentaries
inspired artistic representations
influenced sectarian divisions
influenced Islamic jurisprudence
remains a topic of study in Islamic history
reference in modern political discourse
symbol of early Islamic conflict
remains relevant in contemporary discussions of leadership
gptkbp:location gptkb:Plains_of_Siffin
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:cavalry_charges
siege warfare
gptkbp:notable_event use of the Quran on spears
gptkbp:outcome arbitration agreement
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:First_Fitna
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Camel
gptkb:Battle_of_Nahrawan
gptkbp:result stalemate
gptkbp:significance led to the arbitration process
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the Islamic community