Person

Zubayr ibn al-Awwam

الزبير بن العوام

Abu al-Mughira

594 CE – 656 CE(aged ~62) Quraysh

Zubayr was a companion of Muhammad who rebelled against Ali and was killed shortly after deserting the battle.

Significance

One of the leaders of the rebellion against Ali in the Battle of the Camel

Reputation in tradition

mixed

Stated motivation

Opposed Ali's caliphate, sought leadership
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