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The Battle of Camel (Ma’rakat al-Jamal) took place in 36 A.H (656 CE) in Basra, Iraq. This was the first major internal conflict (Fitna) among Muslims after the assassination of Caliph Uthman ibn Affan (R.A). The battle was fought between the army of Caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A), the fourth rightly guided caliph, and the group led by Hazrat Aisha (R.A), supported by Hazrat Talha (R.A) and Hazrat Zubair (R.A).

The main cause of the battle was the demand for immediate justice against the assassins of Caliph Uthman (R.A). Hazrat Ali (R.A) intended to restore order in the Muslim state before taking action, whereas Hazrat Aisha (R.A) and her supporters insisted on swift retribution. This difference of approach resulted in armed conflict, later known as the Battle of Camel, named after the camel on which Hazrat Aisha (R.A) rode during the confrontation.

After the battle ended, Hazrat Ali (R.A) showed utmost respect to Hazrat Aisha (R.A) and personally arranged for her safe return to Madina, emphasizing Islamic ethics and unity despite political disputes.

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  Year: 36 A.H / 656 CE.

  
  


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  Location: Basra, Iraq.

  
  


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  Main Parties: Hazrat Ali (R.A) vs. Hazrat Aisha (R.A) with Hazrat Talha (R.A) and Hazrat Zubair (R.A).

  
  


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  Cause: Dispute over punishment for assassins of Caliph Uthman (R.A).

  
  


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  First major civil war (Fitna) in Islamic history.

  
  


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  Named "Battle of Camel" because Hazrat Aisha (R.A) rode on a camel during the battle.

  
  


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  Concluded with reconciliation and honor shown to Hazrat Aisha (R.A).