Who was Malik al-Ashtar al-Nakhai?

In this episode of Unsung Heroes, Sayyid Haydar Jamaludeen speaks about "Malik al-Ashtar al-Nakhai".

Yet, who was Malik al-Ashtar al-Nakhai, what was his real name, and when was he born?

What was Malik al-Ashtar al-Nakhai famous for?

What does the title al-Ashtar mean and why was he given that title?

Where was Malik al-Ashtar al-Nakhai originally from?

Was Malik al-Ashtar ever exiled, and if so, for what reason, by whom, and to what place?

And was Malik al-Ashtar ever imprisoned, and if so, by whom and for what reason?

What was widely known about Malik al-Ashtar as regards to his skills in the battlefield?

What is a famous story about Malik al-Ashtar and his presence in the battle of Siffin?

And who was one of the governors of Imam Ali (A) in Egypt?

Why did Imam Ali (A) send Malik al-Ashtar to Egypt?

How was Malik al-Ashtar al-Nakhai assassinated?

Who performed the Ghusl al-Mayyit and funeral prayers over the body of Abu Dhar al-Ghiffari and what did the Messenger of Allah (S) say about those individuals?

And finally, what did Imam Ali (A) say about his relationship and friendship with Malik al-Ashtar?

Find out this and more in this episode about one of the most courageous and loyal companions of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A), "Malik al-Ashtar al-Nakhai" as Sayyid Haydar Jamaludeen goes through some of the beautiful, honorable, and yet largely overlooked "Unsung Heroes" of Islam.

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