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This text is an extensive biography of the life of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (‘a) and the history of the early days of Islam; a section is dedicated to the life of The Imam ('a) and another dedicated to his traditions, his words, deeds and judgments.
- Martyrdom Of Imam ‘Ali
Al-Suyuti says that Ibn Mardawayh has reported Abdullah ibn...
- Nicknames Of Imam Ali
I am the master of the descendants of Adam while Ali is the...
- Imam Ali And Judgment
(5) Qasaya Amir Al-Mu'minin Ali ibn Abi Talibby Shaykh...
- Preface
The painstaking striving of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S)...
- The Battle Of The Camel
In this book, the author, who is known as Imam Al-Haramayn,...
- Translator's Foreword
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيمIn the name of Allah, the Most...
- Martyrdom Of Imam ‘Ali
Nicknames Of Imam Ali ›. All constituents of distinction and dignity can be found convened in the lineage of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (‘a) who belongs to the family of Hashim that is well-known for nobility, gallantry, hospiTalibty, and all features of righteousness that may be ascribed to a family.
- Early Life & Conversion
- Rise to Power
- First Fitna (656-661 CE) Erupts
- Battles of The Camel & Siffin
- Domestic Affairs & Challenges
- Death & Aftermath
- Posthumous Fame & Legacy
Ali was born in Mecca, by some accounts inside the holy sanctuary of Ka'aba, in 601 CE. He was the son of the leader of the Hashim clan, AbuTalib ibn Abd al-Muttalib (l. c. 535-619 CE), the uncle of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. His father had raised the Prophet, who had been orphaned at an early age as if he were his son and a similar relation dev...
Prophet Muhammad passed away in the year 632 CE, after which a close companion of his, Abu Bakr (r. 632-634 CE) took charge of the community as the first Caliph of Islam. But to some, the rightful heir to Muhammad's empire was Ali. These people came to be known as Shia Muslims, and they based their argument on the fact that before his death the Pro...
Upon assuming the office, Caliph Ali sought to restore order, he dismissed several provincial governors, most of whom were corrupt and had been set in place by Uthman (who had lost control over them later). While some folded before the new Caliph's might, others defied him. Uthman's murder had created deep fissures in the community, and his kinsmen...
The opposing parties met at Basra in Iraq, sensible leaders from both sides pushed for negotiations which soon turned futile, and open war broke out. Ali did not wish to have Muslim blood on his hands, just like his predecessor Uthman who had refused to crush the rebels against him; he ordered his men to capture Aisha, who was seated atop a camel. ...
Kufa, an Iraqi garrison citybuilt during the reign of Caliph Umar, was the hub of Ali's support, prompting him to shift his capital to that city in January 657 CE, shortly after his victory near Basra. This move was highly controversial, as Medina had been the Prophet's seat of power and his final resting place. The shift was done mostly for politi...
The Kharijite zealotshad turned into a menace and needed to be dealt with. Ali unleashed his military might on these traitors and dealt upon them a pulverizing defeat in 659 CE (the Battle of Nahrawn). With their military prowess crushed, the Kharijites resorted to underground movements to achieve their goals. They struck down the Caliph with a poi...
During his lifetime, Ali was simply thought of as a leader, not revered and venerated as he is in the present. As Shiism evolved from a political faction to a religious group, it started diverging from the mainstream Sunnis. In the words of historian John Joseph Saunders: “…indeed it has been claimed that the Shia were initially more Sunni than the...
Jun 5, 2024 · Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) held a significant and special status in the heart of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). He was raised in the household of the Prophet and was dear to his heart, holding a high and esteemed position in his sight.
Ali ibn Abi (or Abu) Talib (Arabic: علي بن أبي طالب) (ca. 21 March 598 – 661) was an early Islamic leader. He is seen by the Sunni Muslims as the fourth and last of the Khulafā-i-Rāshidūn (rightly guided caliphs). Shi'a Muslims see him as the first imam and the first rightful caliph.
Imam Ali b. Abi Talib. (This part gives) an account of the Commander of the faithful, peace be on him, the first of the Imams of the believers, of the rulers (wulat) of the Muslims and of God's (appointed) successors in religion after the Apostle of God, the truthful one and the trusted one, Muhammad Ibn Abd Allah, the seal of the Prophets ...
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The birth of Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (as) took place under unique circumstances inside the Holy Kaaba at Makkah on the 13 th of Rajab (30th Amul Feel / Year of the Elephant) about 600 AD i.e. 23 years before Hijra of Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw).
