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1. Loss of lives on both sides e.g. over 10,000 persons were killed
2. Persians and Romans re-grouped to attack the Muslims
3. The spread of Islam faced a set back
4. Miss use of state funds during the course of fighting
5. Ali’s side was victorious and Aisha’s side was defeated
6. Ali felt that if he knew that such prominent men were going to die in battle, he would not have resorted to war
7. Ali felt so sad on seeing very many familiar faces among the dead on the battle field
8. Many vultures invaded the field and took away the dead’s limbs e.g. the hand of Abdul Rahman Bin Atab was seen in medina with his ring on it.
9. Ali was recognized by the entire Muslim community, except in Syria
10. Increased hate in the hearts of people against Ali in Basra as they lost their loved ones
11. Death of Talha and Zubair gave Muawiyah opportunity to strengthen his power
12. Confirmed the use of the sword to assume power by Mu-awiyah
13. Made the assassins more powerful which embarrassed Ali
14. Provided an argument for Mu-awiyah to blame Ali of being involved in Uthuman’s murder
15. It was the first civil war among Muslims
16. There was looting and plundering in Basra though Ali later stopped it
17. Set ground for later massacres e.g. at karbala during the time of the ummayads
18. Led to the battle of siffin
19. Fulfilled the prophet’s prophecy when he said “one day Talha and Zubair will fight Ali wrongly”
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