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A'AM AL-JA'MA

Encyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin

In 41/661, Hasan bin Ali bin Abu Talib had relinquished the power in favour of Muawiya after ruling for 6 months and 3 days. Thus, the year of his abdication became known as A'am al-Ja'ma (the year of the community), and prevented a bloody military solution of the conflict.


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