Dissent, heresy and freethought

Family: Unity, division and dissent · 2 entries

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• Abu Dharr al-Ghifari

  c. 590 CEA tribesman of Ghifar among the very first converts, remembered for fierce asceticism and for denouncing the hoarding of wealth; Uthman exiled him to al-Rabadha, where he died.

• Dhu al-Khuwaysira al-Tamimi

  A man of Banu Tamim (identified as Hurqus ibn Zuhayr al-Sa'di) who brazenly challenged the Prophet during the distribution of spoils at al-Ji'rana, saying 'Act justly, for you have not acted justly'; the Prophet rebuked him and foretold that from his progeny would emerge a sect that passes out of religion (the Kharijites).

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