How is Mu'awiya viewed in Shia Islam?
A companion of Muhammad
A revered saint
An oppposer of Ali, accused of poisoning his son Hasan
An undisputed caliph
Answer
Mu'awiya I is viewed as an opponent of Ali and is accused of poisoning his son Hasan in Shia Islam. Shia Muslims believe that Ali was the rightful successor to Muhammad and that Mu'awiya usurped the position. They also believe that Mu'awiya poisoned Hasan in order to prevent him from becoming caliph.
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