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After the Prophet Episode #35: The Battle of the Camel

After the Prophet #35: The Battle of the Camel This episode examines one of the most pivotal and painful moments in early Islamic history: the Battle of the Camel. It marks the first large-scale civil war within the Muslim ummah and unfolds during the caliphate of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib. We explore how tensions escalated following the events in Basra, where Aisha bint Abi Bakr, alongside Talha ibn Ubaydullah and Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, mobilized opposition under the banner of seeking justice—yet ultimately ignited a devastating conflict among Muslims themselves. The episode highlights Imam Ali’s repeated attempts to avoid bloodshed, his calls for dialogue, and his moral restraint even in the face of betrayal and chaos. We also reflect on the tragic symbolism of the camel around which the battle centered, and how propaganda, emotion, and power struggles overtook truth and unity. The Battle of the Camel is not just a historical event—it is a lesson on how internal division, when left unchecked, can fracture a community from within and alter the course of history forever.