Imam Ali and the Battle of Siffin: A Shia Perspective by Syed Jaafar Fadlallah (Part 2 of 3)

Understanding the stand of Imam Ali and those who opposed him at the battle of Siffin. Shia view presentation by Dr Sayyid Jaafar Fadlallah. Syed Fadlallah presented a summary of his detailed  Arabic paper on the topic. He broached the subject by looking at historical sources to deduce the motives held by Ali and Muawiya leading up to the battle. These motives are important in trying to figure out which side was in line with Islamic values. He also briefly outlined the approaches that influence one’s reading of this and for that matter any historical event. (Part 2 of 3 videos)