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15 Battles Where the Loser Had the Last Laugh

Darren June 14, 2025 7 min
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13. The Battle of Siffin (657 CE)

13. The Battle of Siffin (657 CE)
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The Battle of Siffin ended without a clear military victor, yet Ali’s forces lost significant political traction. However, this conflict set the stage for a profound legacy—the enduring Sunni-Shia split that continues to influence the Islamic world. The aftermath of Siffin reshaped religious and political landscapes, ensuring its impact long outlasted the indecisive result on the battlefield.

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