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Martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (رضي الله عنه)

• - Attack Date: 19 Ramadan, 40 AH.
• - Time: Before Fajr prayer.
• - Location: Masjid-e-Kufa, Iraq.
• - Attacker: Ibn Muljam.
• - Weapon: Poisoned sword.
• - Date of Death: 21 Ramadan, 40 AH (661 CE).
• - Burial Place: Najaf al-Ashraf, Iraq.

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• Battle of Yarmouk: Fought between the Byzantine Empire and Muslim forces under Khalid bin Waleed.

• Dates: August 15 to August 20, 636 AD.

• Location: Near the Yarmouk River.

• Caliphate: During the reign of Hazrat Umar (RA).

• Result: Decisive victory for the Muslims, marking the end of Byzantine rule in Syria.

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• Conquered during: Hazrat Uthman’s (RA) caliphate.
• Campaign led by: Amir Muawiya (RA).
• Year: 649 CE (28 AH).
• Importance: One of the first major Muslim naval expeditions.
• Opposing power: Byzantine Empire.
• Tribute: Approximately 7,000 dinars annually.

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• Caliphate: During the reign of Hazrat Umar (RA).
• Battle of Yarmouk: Fought between the Byzantine Empire and Muslim forces under Khalid bin Waleed.
• Dates: August 15 to August 20, 636 AD.
• Location: Near the Yarmouk River.
• Result: Decisive victory for the Muslims, marking the end of Byzantine rule in Syria.

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• Start Year: 35 AH / 656 CE

• End Year: 40 AH / 661 CE

• Duration: About 4 years and 9 months

• Preceded by: Martyrdom of Hazrat Uthman (R.A.)

Additional information:

1. Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.): 632–634 AD

2. Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A.): 634–644 AD

3. Hazrat Usman ibn Affan (R.A.): 644–656 AD

4. Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A.): 656–661 AD

Last verified on 14-10-2026