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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The Battle of Neharvan was fought against the Khawarij during the caliphate of Hazrat Ali (R.A).
The Battle of Neharvan (658 CE) took place during the caliphate of Hazrat Ali (R.A) against the Khawarij, a rebellious group that had originally been part of Ali's army but later seceded after the arbitration at the Battle of Siffin. The Khawarij declared both Ali and Muawiya as disbelievers and began terrorizing the region, leading Ali to confront them. Ali's forces decisively defeated the Khawarij at Neharvan, though the remnants of this group would later cause further trouble.
The Battle of Neharvan was fought in 38 AH (658 CE) near the Neharwan canal in Iraq. The Khawarij, numbering around 4,000, were led by Abdullah ibn Wahb al-Rasibi. Before the battle, Hazrat Ali (R.A) attempted to negotiate and persuade them to return, and many did, but the hardliners insisted on fighting. This battle is significant as it marked the first major confrontation against the Khawarij sect, who would later be responsible for the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (R.A).
