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read. The Reign Of Imam ‘Ali. Imam Ali (‘a) received the news of ‘Uthman’s assassination with much anxiety, because he had known the consequences of this incident. He knew that the Umayyads and the perverted powers would play with the card of ‘Uthman’s bloodshed in order to seize power and usurp the fortunes of the Muslim State.
Feb 9, 2019 · A mot from Nahj Al-Balagha: The Complaint of Imam Ali (A.S) from the oppression of the Ummah during the burial of Hazrat Fatimah (S.A) February 9, 2019 | 2:22 PM June 20, 2022 | 5:47 PM 1 SHAFAQNA- What follows is a part of the book Nahj al-Balagha, the most famous collection of sermons, letters, tafsirs and stories attributed to Imam Ali (A.S).
How long have we called ourselves the followers of Imam Ali (A)? And yet, have we taken heed to his complaint? This Holy Month of Ramadan, where we commemorate the martyrdom of our beloved Amir ul-Mo’mineen, let us remember the pain in his heart. And let us allow that pain to change us. "Is it not time for the hearts of the believers to become humbled by the remembrance of God and by the ...
Ansariyan Publications - Qum. The Life of Ali Ibn Abi Talib By Baqir Shareef Al-Qurashi Translated by Badr Shahin. Publisher: Ansariyan Publications - Qum, 2010. ISBN: 978-964-219-117-8 ISBN-10: 9642191172 ISBN-13: 978-9642191178. This text is an extensive biography of the life of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (‘a) and the history of the early days ...
- His Ancestry, Family and Attributes
- His Early Life and Acceptance of Islam
- His Role in Prophet’s (S.A.W.) Migration to Madinah
- His Marriage with Fatimah (R.A.)
- Ali (R.A.) During Prophet Muhammad's (S.A.W.) Era
- His Bravery and Struggle to Support Islam
- Ali (R.A.) During Caliphate of Abu Bakr (R.A.)
- Ali (R.A.) During Caliphate of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (R.A.)
- Ali (R.A.) During Caliphate of Uthman Ibn Affan (R.A.)
- Ali Ibn Abi Talib (R.A.): The Fourth Caliph
His full name is Ali Ibn Abu Talib Bin Abdul-Muttalib Bin Hashim. He came from the most respectable family of Quraish tribe, the family of Banu Hashim, and he was the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.). His mother was Fatimah and she embraced Islam early and migrated to Madinah. His father Abu Talib was a chief of Banu Hashim tribe and he was ...
When Ali (R.A.) was at the age of five, Quraish was struck with a drought that affected the economical status in Makkah. Hence, the Prophet (S.A.W.) appealed to his uncle Al-Abbas to help Abu Talib during the crisis. They offered Abu Talib to care for his children, as Al-Abbas chose to care for Jafar and the Prophet (S.A.W.) took Ali (R.A.) and gave...
The Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) remained in Makkah waiting for Allah’s permission to migrate to Madinah while his Companions migrated early. When disbelievers of Makkah plotted to kill the Prophet (S.A.W.), the Angle Gabriel (A.S.) revealed to him the details of that evil conspiracy and asked him (S.A.W.) not to sleep in his bed that night. So, the P...
Ali (R.A.) married the Prophet's (S.A.W.) most beloved daughter Fatimah (R.A.), one of the best women all over, her mother was Khadijah Bint Kuwailid (R.A.). The blessed marriage took place in Madinah after the Battle of Ohud, as Fatimah (R.A.) was fifteen years old. Thus, Ali (R.A.) had the additional honor of being the father of the Prophet's (S.A...
Ali (R.A.) was so reliable and trustworthy that the Prophet (S.A.W.) designated him as one of the scribes who would write down the text of the Holy Quran, which had been revealed to the Prophet (S.A.W.) during his lifetime. As Islam began to spread throughout Arabia, Ali (R.A.) helped to establish the new Islamic order by carrying the massages and ...
Ali (R.A.) was well known of his bravery. He participated in almost all the battles against the unbelievers during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.), except for the Battle of Tabuk in the year 9th Hijri, as the Prophet (S.A.W.) had placed Ali (R.A.) in charge of the city. As well as being the standard-bearer in those battles, Ali (R.A.) led...
After the death of the Prophet (S.A.W.), all the Companions (R.A.) pledged their allegiance to Abu Bakr (R.A.), except Ali (R.A.), who did so later due to the fact that he was engaged in arranging the Prophet's (S.A.W.) funeral. Besides, he had an oath upon the Prophet's (S.A.W.) death that he would not engage in anything except prayer until he com...
Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (R.A.) was elected as the second Caliph after Abu Bakr's (R.A.) death. Ali (R.A.) pledged his allegiance to Umar (R.A.) and helped him as a trusted advisor. During the caliphate of Umar (R.A.), the Islamic army conquered the Roman Emperor in Syria, Egypt and north Africa. Additionally, the Islamic army conquered the Persian Empe...
Uthman Ibn Affan (R.A.) was elected as the third Caliph. Ali (R.A.) pledged his allegiance to Uthman (R.A.) and remained in Madinah supporting him. Ali (R.A.) represented a considerable role during the incitement to rebellion against Uthman (R.A.). Ali supported Uthman (R.A.) and defended him by offering advice and facing the provincial opposition ...
After the killing of third Caliph Uthman (R.A.), Prophet's Companions approached Ali (R.A.) asking him to be Caliph, he has declined the responsibility of this great office first, suggesting to be a counselor instead of a chief. But finally, he decided to put the matter before the Muslim public in the Prophet's Mosque, as a result, the overwhelming ma...
Jul 17, 2024 · Nahjul Balaghah is a collection of the letters, sermons, and maxims of Imam Amir al-Mu’minin, Ali ibn Abi Talib (a). The third sermon, known as Shiqshiqiyya, meaning the bubble that is blown under the throat of a camel and then bursts when it is angry, is about complaints about the matter of the caliphate, the preference of his patience over it, and people’s allegiance to Imam Ali (a).
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May 23, 2019 · Imam Ali (a) was taken to his house and when milk was served he offered his glass to Ibn Muljim who drank it. In his will, Imam Ali (a) told his older son, Imam Hasan (a), that the killer had struck one blow with his sword, and should likewise be struck once only [3]. Imam Ali (a) was never lenient in the matters of justice be it his own life ...
