What role did Mu'awiya play in the First Muslim Civil War?
He was a spectator
He led the opposition against Ali
He mediated between factions
He was not involved
Answer
Mu'awiya was the governor of Syria and a cousin of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He led the opposition against Ali in the First Muslim Civil War, which began after the assassination of Muhammad's successor, Uthman. Mu'awiya defeated Ali's forces at the Battle of Siffin and was eventually recognized as caliph by the majority of Muslims.
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