Imam Ali
An Introduction to the Second Infallible Hazrat Imam Ali (a_s)
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On the 13th of the month of Rajab, twenty-three years before the migration of the Prophet (P.B.U.H.) a child was born in the family of Abu Talib, the light of whom kindled the whole World. Kunaab Mecci narrates about his birth: ...
Imam Ali (a.s.) ,First Youth To Accept Islam
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Ali was born some thirty years after the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He belonged to the most respectable family of Quraish, the Banu Hashim. His father "Abu Talib" was the real uncle of the Holy Prophet who brought him up after the death of the Holy Prophet’s grandfather.
Philosophical Notions Concerning Metaphysics According to the Nahjul Balaghah
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One of the fundamental issues dealt with in the Nahj al-balaghah relates to theological and metaphysical problems. In all, there are about forty places in the sermons, letters, and aphorisms where these matters are discussed. Some of these pertain to the aphorisms, but more often the discussion is longer, covering sometimes several pages.
The Islamic Battle of Jamal (Camel) at Basra
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Ayesha the daughter of the first Caliph Abu Bakr, and the widow of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.), was in Makka for the pilgrimage when third Caliph Uthman was killed.
The Authenticity of Nahj al-Balagha
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- Ayatullah Dr Sayyid Fadhel Milani
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Today we are going to discuss five different ways in which Imam Ali u taught the community, about life and about religion:
The first of these was via spiritual teaching and practice. By spiritual I refer to the ways in which he encouraged righteousness, piety and fear of Allah. His own practice remains a lasting example of unconditional humility and submission to his Lord’s Majesty and Might.
The Holy Prophet's Succession
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- Al-Mostafa Center for Islamic Researches
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- AYATUL GHADIR( Verses of Ghadir)
There are tangible evidences prove that the Prophet provided question of his succession since the first stages of the divine mission up to the last of his honorable life. In addition. logic asserts so. It is also perceptible that the subject of succeeding the Prophet was very acceptable and normal.
Hadith Al-Tafdhil, Investigating Its Authenticity
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- Toyib Olawuyi
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- ‘Ali: The Best of the Sahabah (www.al-islam.org)
Shaykh Ibn Taymiyyah (d. 728 H) states:
لا نسلم أن عليا أفضل أهل زمانه بل خير هذه الأمة بعد نبيها أبو بكر ثم عمر كما ثبت ذلك عن علي وغيره
We do not agree that ‘Ali was the overall best of his time. Rather, the best of this Ummah after its Prophet are Abu Bakr, then ‘Umar, as is authentically narrated from ‘Ali and others.
Wilayat of Ali (A.S.) is a Strong Fort of Allah Almighty
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- Shaheed Ayatullah Abdul Husain Dastghaib Shirazi
One of the traditions concerning the position of the Shias and the lovers of Ahl ul-Bayt (a.s.) states that the fire of Hell cannot scorch them. Thus, these types of traditions impart strength to our hope. Our love for the Ahl ul-Bayt (a.s.) is certainly a surety for us but it should not tempt us to commit sins blatantly.
The First Holy Imam: Imam Ali (A.S)
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Amîru ’l-Mu’minîn ‘Alî —upon whom be peace— was born in the holy Ka’bah. ‘Abbâs bin ‘Abdu ‘l-Muttalib and others were sitting by the Ka’bah when they saw Fâtima bint Asad come to the Ka’bah and prayed to God to make her pregnancy easy for her. No sooner had she finished the prayer when the wall of the Ka‘bah split by a solemn miracle and Fâtima entered inside the Ka‘bah and the split area of the wall returned to its normal position.
The Holy Prophet's (S.A.W.) Endeavors in Introducing Imamat
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Some people have this absurd and obstinate passion of viewing all Islamic teachings from the microscope of the so called 'modern thinking'. Usually, these people are of the opinion that "what is the point in discussing as to who was the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.)'s successor, a controversy that existed fourteen hundred years ago?
Imam Ali (A.S.) as Guardian and Successor
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- Imam Reza Network
The Shias are criticized for saying that the Prophet Muhammad (s) had recommended that the Imamate and the caliphate were for Ali and his sons (a), and that the Prophet's Companions had opposed his testament.
The Four Virtues of Ali b. Abi Talib (A.S.)
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- Sheikh al-Mufid
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- Al-Amali
He said: Abul Hasan Ali b. Khalid al-Maraghi reported to me from Abul Qasim al-Hasan b. Ali al-Kufi, who reported from Ja'far b. Muhammad b. Marwan al-Ghazzal, who reported from his father, who reported from Ubaid b. Khunais al-Abdi, who reported from Sabbah b. Yahya al-Muzni, from Abdullah b. Sharik, from al-Harith b. Tha'labah who said:
Imam Ali’s Caliphate
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- Ahmad Namaee
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- www.al-islam.org
'Ali b. Abi Talib was in the mosque when he received the news of 'Uthman's murder. He soon left for home, where he was pressed by Companions visiting him to accept the pledge of allegiance. 1 At first he refused, and then insisted that any pledge should be made in public in the mosque. 2 Talha and al-Zubayr were of the first prominent Companions who pledged allegiance. 3
Al-Mamun Proving the Imamate of Imam Ali (A.S.)
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The most important thing which those who believed that al-Ma'mu`n was a Shï~'ite gave as a proof of that he was a Shï~'ite is that he held scientific sessions and gave firm proofs of that 'Ali, the Commander of the faithful, peace be on him, was an Ima`m, that he was the first Muslim leader after the Prophet, may Allah bless him and his family, that he was more entitled to his rank and worthier of his office than the rest of the people.
Imam Ali (A.S.) and Jesus Christ (A.S.)
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It is reported that Imam 'Ali ('a) said, "The Messenger of Allah called me and said, 'O 'Ali! Verily, there is a similarity between you and Jesus the son of Mary ('a).
A Note on Economic Ideas of Imam Ali (A.S.) with Special Reference to his Letter to Malik al-Ashtar
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- Prof. Dr. Sayed Afzal Peerzade
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- www.balaghah.net
An attempt is made to study economic ideas of Imam Ali (A.S.) (600-661 C.E.) with special reference to his letter to Malik al-Ashtar (d.658 C.E.). After going through the contents of Imam Ali (A.S.) letter to al-Ashtar, we discover certain principles on which Imam Ali (A.S.) wanted to govern his people with a difference. Much more can be learnt from Nahjul Balagha but the present attempt is limited to the study of only one letter. Among all the seventy-eight letters of Imam Ali (A.S.), this particular letter occupies a unique significance for the reasons of its length and clarity of purpose, notwithstanding the beauty of language and style. Imam Ali’s ideas relating to matters of governance and the administration of justice do not just reflect his personal opinions but represent core Islamic principles as enshrined in the Quran and the precepts of the Prophet
The Battle of Siffin: How Muawiya Could Deceive Khawarij?
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- Sayyid Ali Ashgar Razwy
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To dissuade muawiya from waging war against the Muslims, Ali used all those argument that he had used, earlier,
The Battles of Siffina and Nahrawan
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- Muhammad Husayn Tahmasebi, Editor: Abdullah al-Shahin
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Mu’awiyah made preparations for the war and set off towards Imam Ali's area with forty thousand soldiers. They got at a place called Siffeen between Syria and Iraq. Mu’awiyah arrived there earlier than Imam Ali (s) and occupied the bank of the river. He closed the way to the watering place that no one else could get water except his followers.
The Greatness of Imam Ali (A.S.) in the Sayings of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)
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- Sayyid Mujtaba Musavi Lari
It was not only at Ghadir Khumm that the Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him and his family, proclaimed 'Ali, peace be upon him, to be the leader of the Muslims and his successor, officially and in the presence of the people. In the third year of his mission, ....
The Great Virtues of Imam Ali (A.S.)
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- Al-Amali: The Dictations of Sheikh al-Mufi
He said: Abu Ja'far Muhammad b. Ali b. al-Husain reported to me from his father, who reported from Muhammad b. Yahya al-Attar, who reported from Ahmad b. Muhammad b. Isa, from Ali b. Al-Hakam, from Hisham b. Salim, from Sulaiman b. Khalid, from Abu Abdillah Ja'far b. Muhammad al-Sadiq, peace be upon him, from his forefathers, peace be upon them, who said:
