Q
Medium 1 Mark
Islamic Studies Caliphate & Rulers: From the Rightly Guided Caliphs to the Ottoman Caliphate
Why did Ali (RA) move the capital from Medina to Kufa?
Explanation
Ali (RA) moved the capital to Kufa (Iraq) because the center of opposition and rebels was in Iraq, making it strategically important.
Reference: Islamic Studies - Caliphate & Rulers , Page 5
Hint
Kufa was centrally located in the Muslim world and closer to the areas of conflict.
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