With the passage of thirty yeas there is no doubt that many...

With the passage of thirty yeas there is no doubt that many would have died whether via natural deaths or in the battlefield. Despite this fact, we learn that a significant number stood shoulder to shoulder with Imam 'Ali (as) at Sifeen.

It is indeed sad to see that the early Muslims knew where the truth lay and fought with 'Ali (as) whilst we have a defender of Mu'awiya writing some 1400 years later raising question marks on Imam Ali (as)'s position and defending and showering praise on his enemies.

Abu Sulaiman's refusal to describe Mu'awiya as a baghi We then witness Abu Sulaiman's deviant interpretation of the Qur'an so as to protect Mu'awiya and apportion transgression to Imam Ali (as): Ansar.org states:"Even if we supposed that the people who fought Ali were insurgents and not depending on personal interpretation of texts, then it would not be considered as a slander in their belief and their deservance in entering heaven.

Almighty Allah says: "If two parties among the Believers fall into a quarrel, make ye peace between them: but if one of them transgresses beyond bounds against the other, then fight ye (all) against the one that transgresses until it complies with the Command of Allah; but if it complies, then make peace between them with justice, and be fair: for Allah loves those who are fair (and just), The Believers are but a single Brotherhood: so make peace and reconciliation between your two (contending) brothers; and fear Allah, that ye may receive Mercy." [Surat Al-Hujarat, verses 9 and 10] Allah described the two parties by faith and made them brothers despite the fact they fought each other and transgressed on each other.

Then what about if one of them transgressed on the other thinking he is right? Does it prevent him from being an interpreter, wrong or right? " One can see how desperate Nasibis get to protect their beloved Imam.

He claims that: Ansar.org states:"Allah described the two parties by faith and made them brothers despite the fact they fought each other and transgressed on each other" The Qur'an says no such thing, it refers to one party transgressing: "but if one of them transgresses beyond bounds" This is being done intentionally he is seeking to describe Imam Ali (as) as a baghi too, i.e. the battle was between two groups of baghis!

Abu Sulaiman's refusal to acknowledge which party had transgressed is quite intentional, the moment his rebellion is proven then his actions can be condemned, which would be too much for him.