Another segment of 'Ali's party meanwhile intensifies…
January 659 CE
Another segment of 'Ali's party meanwhile intensifies their loyalty to him as a just and heroic leader who was one of Muhammad's dearest intimates and the father of his only male descendants.
In January 659, the arbitrators meet at Adhruh, formally depose both Ali and Muawiyah, then discuss the candidacy of 'Abd Allah ibn 'Umar and Muawiyah for the caliphate; no decision is reached.