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Sunni historical sources document Aisha’s political disputes with Muawiya, while later Shia sources preserve allegations that he arranged her death.

Sunni sources record that Abdullah ibn Budayl, a commander in Imam Ali’s army, was killed by Muawiya’s supporters at the Battle of Siffin.

Early Sunni historical works record Imam Hasan’s poisoning by Ja'dah and preserve recurring reports alleging Muawiya’s involvement.

Sahih Muslim praises Uways al-Qarani as the best of the Tabi'in, while Sunni historical sources record that he fought with Imam Ali and was martyred at Siffin.

Sunni sources record that Abd al-Rahman ibn Budayl, a messenger of the Prophet to Yemen, fought with Imam Ali at Siffin and was martyred there.

Sunni sources record that Hashim al-Mirqal carried Imam Ali’s banner at Siffin, fought beside Ammar ibn Yasir, and was martyred in the same battle.

Sunni sources preserve that Khuzayma Dhul-Shahadatayn fought with Imam Ali at Siffin after Ammar’s martyrdom confirmed the rebellious group.

Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim record the Prophet’s prophecy that Ammar ibn Yasir would be killed by the rebellious group during Imam Ali’s conflict.

Sunni historical sources record that Amr ibn Umays was killed by al-Dahhak ibn Qays during Muawiya’s raid against those loyal to Imam Ali on the Hajj route.

Sunni historical sources record that an unnamed man from Banu Kinanah died defending two innocent children during Muawiya’s Yemen campaign.

Sunni sources record that Busr ibn Abi Artat slaughtered the young Qutham and his brother during Muawiya’s campaign against Imam Ali’s supporters.

Sunni historical sources record Malik al-Ashtar’s poisoned death on the road to Egypt and preserve the accusation that Muawiya arranged the plot.