Ibn 'Umar was asked, "What do you think about Qitâl Al-Fitnah (fighting caused by Al-Fitnah)." Ibn 'Umar said (to him), "And do you understand what Al-Fitnah is? Muḥammad used to fight against Al-Mushrikûn (polytheists, pagans, idolaters, and disbelievers in the Oneness of Allâh and in His Messenger (ﷺ) Muḥammad), and his fighting with them was Fitnah, (and his fighting was) not like your fighting which is carried on for the sake of ruling. [6:174-O.B]