Al Harariyy held controversial views regarding Muawiyah, Aisha, and others. He believed that they were wrong for rebelling against Rashidun Caliph Ali bin Abi Talib during the first fitna and he criticized them for it in his book, al-Dalil al-Sharʿi ʿala Ithbat man Qaatalahum ʿAli min Sahabi aw Tabiʿi,( The legal proof establishing the wrongdoings of the companions and successors whom Ali fought).This is a position that runs contrary to orthodox Sunni dogma, which maintains neutrality in regard to disputes among companions.