Assessment of Ali (AS) and Muawiyah according to Christian scholars

Abstract

The confrontation between the Arab World and the West in the contemporary era has brought about positive effects such as awakening of Arab from negligence and seeking their noble culture and civilization. Therefore, Arabs started fighting against the manifestations of the new civilization and defending their noble religious and cultural identity. Following Arabs’ attempts, Arab Christians became familiar with characters like Ali (AS) and considered him as Sidrat al-Munteha[1] and a member of the family of purity and chastity compared to Muawiyah.

[1] the Lotus Tree of the Extremity