The Sasanid Empire
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The Sassanid Empire & the Rise of Islam 200 ? 1200 Introduction The Meaning of Muhammad?s Blessing of Ali A disagreement broke out between Ali (Muhammad?s cousin & son in-law) and some troops Ali commanded Muhammad settled the disagreement, and later blessed Ali at Ghadir al-Khumm, saying let those who are his friends be friends, and those who are foes be foes It symbolized Muhammad?s passing his religious leadership to Ali A Division in the Muslim Community Ali had become a leader of Muhammad?s community for a short time, then was beat in a civil war, then assassinated His son Huseyn and family died in a losing battle while trying to claim leadership as the Prophet?s son