The performance of the men of Basra on the eve of the Jamal War

The Battle of Jamal was the first war between two large groups of Muslims to take place in Basra. The actions of the men of Basra have had a great impact on the city of Basra and involving the people in withdrawing or participating in the Camel War. In this war, the Basrians were divided into three groups following their men; a group joined the infidels and led many astray; a group withdrew from the war and a small number joined Imam Ali. This article deals with the descriptive approach to the role of the men of Basra in the Battle of Jamal in order to answer the question, considering their position in Basra, what caused the doubts and deviation of the men of Basra from the main path? The results of this article show that the main reasons for the deviation of the people of Basra can be: maintaining personal and tribal interests, seeking power, trusting the infallible leaders, overcoming emotions, tribal prejudices and returning to ignorance.