The Mihna (محنة, miḥnah)'s an episode that took place in classical Islamic history starting in 218 A.H./833 A.D. and lasting for about fifteen years. Meaning Mihna (محنة, miḥnah) means 'ordeal' or 'inquisition.' Event The Mihna was an attempt by Abbasid Caliph al-Ma'mun in 218 AH/833 CE to impose his theological views on his subjects. It involved testing particular individuals concerning their view of whether the Qur'an's created or no… (More on Mihna)