Person

Ibn Muljam

ابن ملجم
d. 661 CE

Ibn Muljam was a Kharijite who assassinated Ali in 661 CE.

Significance

Assassin of Ali

Reputation in tradition

condemned

Stated motivation

Opposed Ali, assassinated him
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