Battle of Jamal
Allah says: “If two parties among the Believers fall into a quarrel, make peace between them…The Believers are but a single Brotherhood: So make peace and reconciliation between your two (contending) brothers: And fear Allah that you may receive Mercy.” (Surah Hujurat: 9- 10) Allah Ta’ala did not say that either or both groups are disbelievers, even in a case where fighting occurs between them. The most deserving of people to be included in the meaning of this verse are the leaders of the believers, the noble Sahabah (may Allah be pleased with them). The words of Allah Ta’ala “The Believers are but a single Brotherhood” affirmed the brotherhood of faith among all the Muslims who are engaged in fighting each other. Hence it becomes clear to us that the fighters at the Battle of the Camel were believers on both sides. These historical events should not be used as a pretext for undermining the position of the Sahabah, trying to deny that they were believers, or spreading distorted and fabricated stories about them. To refute these false notions concerning them, it is sufficient to note that this verse confirms that they were brothers in faith. We will discuss what happened between them in more detail below.