They, by so doing, distorted history, but any discreet...

They, by so doing, distorted history, but any discreet critic can easily assess the nature and the schemes of such people. More strange than such talk is Zajr Ibn Qays al-Ju’fi’s following statement to Yazid: “We surrounded them as they sought refuge with thickets and holes just as pigeons seek to hide from an eagle.”[^7] May gravel fill your mouth!

As if you never witnessed that terrifying situation when they demonstrated courage and determination to defend the creed, so much so that their stand on that day surpassed the Battle of Siffin wherein they fought on the side of the…