Hadith of the stroke

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Hadith of the stroke is a famous Hadith in Islam.

It is one of the primary hadiths used by the Shia to justify Ali's right in the Succession of Muhammad. The Sunnis interpret it otherwise.

Contents 1 the report 2 Sunni view 3 Shia view 4 Reference 5 External links

[edit] the report

Muhammad is reported saying in the battle of the Trench:

This one stroke of Ali's sword is superior to the prayers of both men and Jins ("Which they have been performing or will ever perform").^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Sunni view

[edit] Shia view

[edit] Reference

[edit] External links

• http://www.ezsoftech.com/stories/infallible1.asp