1. Malik al-Ashtar rose to a position of prominence during the caliphate of Ali and participated in several battles, such as the Battle of Jamal and Siffin against Mu'awiya.
15 Facts About Malik al-Ashtar
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Malik al-Ashtar's lineage is traced back to Yarab bin Qahtan through his paternal surname Malik bin Al Hareth.
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Malik al-Ashtar was a companion of Muhammad and firm supporter and companion of Ali, was banished to die in the desert of Al-Rabadha.
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Malik al-Ashtar's wife saw the delegation's caravan from a hill and flagged them down.
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Malik al-Ashtar told Malik and the delegation about her dying husband, and the delegation agreed to visit him.
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At the age of 70, Malik al-Ashtar al-Ahstar was the main cavalry and commander of the army of Ali Ibn Abi Talib in the Battle of Jamal.
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Malik al-Ashtar accepted his offer and let Abu Musa al-Ashary leave peacefully.
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Once Abu Musa al-Ashary left, Malik al-Ashtar delivered another powerful speech that captivated the hearts of the Kufains.
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Over time, Malik al-Ashtar watched the military supply and movements taking place on the riverbanks.
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Malik al-Ashtar then realized that Mu'awiya was tightening the siege of the Euphrates River.
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Ali Ibn Abi Talib called Malik al-Ashtar and asked him to lead his soldiers in an attack to gain possession of the Euphrates River.
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Ali refused, next nominating Malik al-Ashtar to represent him; again, this choice was shot down.
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Malik al-Ashtar accepted the man's invitation and went to his home.
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The man provided Malik al-Ashtar with poisoned honey, which he consumed.
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Malik al-Ashtar realized he was poisoned as soon as he felt pain in his stomach.