Ali Ibn Abi Talib - Volume 2 of 2

86 The Battles ofthe Camel and Siffeen, and the issue of arbitration
(c)
Who knows the unseen? It was not narrated by anyone
trustworthy."z83
Mubibb ad-Deen al-Khateeb said: "This report about Taah
and Marwin is a mystery; no one knows where it came
from."284
(d) The reason given for Marwh's desire to kill Talhah (&) -
that M m h accused Talhah of helping in the murder of
'Uthmh (&) - is invalid. There is no proof by any sound
chain of narration that any of the Companions helped in the
murder of 'Uthmh (&).
(e)
At the Battle of the Camel, MarwZn and Taah were both on
the same side, which was the side of those who were calling
for putting things right among the people.285
(f) Mu'Zwiyah (&) appointed Manvh in charge of Madinah
and Makkah. 1f it were true that Marwh had done this,
Mu'Zwiyah would not have put him in charge of the Muslims
in the places that are most sacred before Allah (B).
(g)
There is a report from MmZn ibn al-Hakarn in Saheeh al-
~ukhiiri.~~~ Bukhari is known for being very thorough and
careful in accepting reports; if it were true that M m h killed
Tabah (&), that would have been sufficient reason to reject
his reports and question his character.287
1.6.6. The call of Amir al-Mu'mineen
'Ali (&) after the battle
As soon as the battle started to die down, the caller of 'Ali
(&) cried out: "Do not finish off anyone who is wounded, do not
pursue anyone who is fleeing, do not enter any house. Whoever lays
down his weapon is safe, and whoever locks his door is safe." His
army had no right to any booty except what had been brought onto