What was the main cause of the Battle of Jamal?

A. Revenge for Usman's (R.A) assassination

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41.
Where did the Battle of Nahrawan take place?
Correct Answer: A. Nahrawan
One-liner
The Battle of Nahrawan took place at Nahrawan, a canal area near the Tigris River in present-day Iraq.
42.
Who fought against Hazrat Ali (RA) in the Battle of Nahrawan in 659 A.D.?
Correct Answer: C. Kharijites (Khwarij)
One-liner
The Battle of Nahrawan (659 A.D.) was fought between Hazrat Ali (RA) and the Kharijites (Khwarij).
43.
'The Voice of Human Justice' is a biography of which notable Islamic figure?
Correct Answer: C. Hazrat Ali (R.A)
One-liner
'The Voice of Human Justice' (Sautul Adalatil Insaniyah) is a biography of Hazrat Ali (R.A) written by George Jordac, a Lebanese Christian scholar.
44.
What number Caliph of the Muslims was Hazrat Ali (R.A)?
Correct Answer: C. Fourth
One-liner
Hazrat Ali (R.A) was the Fourth Caliph of the Muslims.
45.
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What was the duration of the Caliphate of Hazrat Ali (R.A)?
Correct Answer: D. 4 years
One-liner
The Caliphate of Hazrat Ali (R.A) lasted for 4 years, from 35 AH to 40 AH.
46.
Which battle is historically known for the emergence of the Khawarij sect?
Correct Answer: B. Battle of Siffin
One-liner
The Khawarij sect emerged during the Battle of Siffin when a group of Ali's (R.A) supporters rejected the arbitration agreement with Muawiyah (R.A).
47.
What was the main cause of the Battle of Jamal?
Correct Answer: C. Misunderstandings
One-liner
The main cause of the Battle of Jamal was misunderstandings between the parties regarding the pursuit of justice for the assassination of Caliph Usman (R.A).
48.
During which years did Hazrat Ali (RA) serve as Caliph?
Correct Answer: A. 656-661 A.D.
One-liner
Hazrat Ali (RA) served as Caliph from 656 to 661 A.D.
49.
Who attacked Hazrat Ali (RA) during Fajr prayer?
Correct Answer: A. Abd-al-Rahman ibn Muljam
One-liner
Hazrat Ali (RA) was attacked by Abd-al-Rahman ibn Muljam, a Kharijite, during Fajr prayer in the mosque of Kufa.
50.
Who ordered the construction of the city of Kufa?
Correct Answer: B. Hazrat Ali (RA)
One-liner
The city of Kufa was ordered to be constructed by Hazrat Ali (RA) during his caliphate.

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