Hazrat ALi
Imam Ali (a.s) is a key figure in the History of Islam. He was born in 598 C.E and was the cousin of the Holy Prophet, son of the Prophet’s Uncle Abu Talib.
Yet the relationship between Imam Ali (a.s) and his cousin the Holy Prophet was a lot more than just that of a close cousin.Imam Ali (a.s) was one of the first supporters of the Holy Prophet and it is clear according to a consensus of historians that Imam Ali (a.s) was the first person to accept Islam and declare the Shahada after the Proclamation of Prophethood by the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w). Imam Ali (a.s) is recognised as carrying more merits than any other companion of the Prophet and this is highlighted particularly in light of the numerous Qu’ranic verses that have been revealed in his honour.
Imam Ali (a.s) was selected by God personally for his marriage to the Holy Prophet’s daughter Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (a.s) and was also selected by God to be the first Leader of Islam and the direct successor to the Holy Prophet. Such declarations appear throughout the lifetime of the Holy Prophet, however, the Leadership of Imam Ali (a.s) was made most obvious during the event of Ghadir Khumm in which the Holy Prophet openly proclaimed that Imam Ali (a.s) would be his successor to lead the Muslims
Early years
Ali's father, Abu Talib, was the custodian of the Ka'bah and a SHiekh (Arabic شَـيـخ) of Banu Hashim, an important branch of the powerful Quraysh tribe. He was also an uncle of Muhammad, and had raised Muhammad after Abdul Muttalib (Abu Talib's father and Muhammad's grandfather) died. Ali's mother, Fatima bint Asad, also belonged to Banu Hashim, making Ali a descendant of Ismā'īl (: إِسـمَـاعِـيـل, Ishmael) the son of (: إِبـرَاهِـيـم, Abraham).[25] Many sources, especially Shi'i ones, attest that Ali was born inside the Kaaba in the city of Mecca, where he stayed with his mother for three days. His mother reportedly felt the beginning of her labour pain while visiting the Ka'ba and entered it where her son was born. Some Shia sources contain miraculous descriptions of the entrance of Ali's mother into Ka'ba. Ali's birth in Ka'ba is regarded as a unique event proving his "high spiritual station" among Shia, while among various Sunni scholars it is considered a great, if not unique, distinction.
According to a tradition, Muhammad was the first person whom Ali saw as he took the newborn in his hands. Muhammad named him Ali, meaning the exalted one. Muhammad had a close relationship with Ali's parents. When Muhammad was orphaned and later lost his grandfather Abdul Muttalib, Ali's father took him into his house.[1] Ali was born two or three years after Muhammad married khadijahbint khuwalyid. When Ali was five years old, Muhammad took Ali into his home to raise him. Some historians say that this was because there was a famine in Mecca at the time and that Ali's father had a large family to support; however, others point out that feeding Ali would not have been a burden on his father, as Ali was five years old at the time and, despite the famine, Ali's father, who was financially well-off, was known for giving food to strangers if they were hungry.While it is not disputed that Muhammad raised Ali, it was not due to any financial stress that Ali's father was going through.
Acceptan of Islam
Ali ibn Abi Talib’s conversion to Islam is filled with lessons; many of them are pertinent for those who embrace islam today.
Ali was very attached to his older cousin Prophet Muhammad, so much so that as a youngster he followed Muhammad everywhere trying to copy his words and actions.
However when it came to Islam, Ali did not embrace the new religion because he was copying his cousin. He began by finding out all he could about Islam and understanding exactly what it was he was accepting. He was also concerned about the views of his father, Abu Talib. These concerns were important to Ali and they are important for many people, of all ages and eras when they consider embracing Islam.
Life in Madinah
Ali was 22 or 23 years old when he migrated to Medina. When Muhammad was creating bonds of b he selected brotherhood among his companions Ali as his brother. For the ten years that Muhammad led the community in Medina, Ali was extremely active in his service as his secretary and deputy, serving in his armies, the bearer of his banner in every battle, leading parties of warriors on raids, and carrying messages and orders.
As one of Muhammad's lieutenants, and later his son-in-law, Ali was a person of authority and standing in the Muslim come
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